Research

Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death that may occur in multicellular organisms. Biochemical events lead to characteristic cell changes and death. These changes include cell shrinkage, chromatin condensation, blebbing, nuclear fragmentation, and chromosomal DNA fragmentation.

Neurons use chemical signaling mechanisms to communicate with one another. These impulses are transmitted at specialized junctions called synapses. The sending or signaling neuron triggers the release of neurotransmitters (or chemicals) into the synaptic cleft. From there the transmitters bind to receptors on the post synaptic or receiving neuronal cell.

A macrophage toxin. It is designed so that macrophages will consume it and die.

A pink-staining sphere, found in the bodies of dying cells and thought to be a marker for Parkinson's disease.

Determination of the potency or concentration of a compound by its effect upon animals, isolated tissues, or microorganisms, as compared with an analysis of its chemical or physical properties.

Chemicals that are highly reactive and can oxidize other molecules (i.e. Superoxide).

Functional genomics is the area of genetics that focuses on determining the function of genetic information present in a cell or its “genome function".

Intrathecal Gamma Globulin or IgG is a class of antibody.

Small proteins released by cells that play a role in bone marrow cell proliferation and differentiation.

Astrocytes, also known collectively as astroglia, are characteristic star-shaped glial cells in the brain and spinal cord.