The Molecular Biology
The Molecular Biology
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) are a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the body’s metabolic processes leading to a wide range of symptoms and clinical manifestations. Inborn metabolic disorders are caused by genetic mutations that affect enzymes, transporters,…
Pleiotropy refers to the phenomenon where a single gene has multiple effects on an organism’s phenotype or observable traits. It can affect the phenotypic behavior or characteristics in one or different ways. A pleiotropic effect, thus, refers to the specific…
What is Alkaptonuria? Alkaptonuria is a rare genetic disorder that affects the metabolism of amino acids – phenylalanine and tyrosine. Due to this, it leads to the buildup of a pigment called homogentisic acid in the body. Accumulation of homogentisic…
Agoraphobia is a type of anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences intense fear or anxiety in certain situations. These situations are where the individual perceives it may be difficult or embarrassing to escape, or where help may not be…