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Pillow Talk: The Epigenetic And Physiological Effects Of Sleep Deprivation, Jennifer D. Cotter
Pillow Talk: The Epigenetic And Physiological Effects Of Sleep Deprivation, Jennifer D. Cotter
Thinking Matters Symposium Archive
Circadian rhythms, or the 24-hour biological cycles of living cells, function as the body’s internal clock. Although circadian rhythms and sleep are very different processes, they are closely related to one another as these cycles play an important role in sleeping and waking patterns. Recent studies have shown that lack of sleep or sleep of poor quality can disrupt circadian rhythms and may actually cause cognitive disorders and memory loss, facilitate false memory production, and even alter gene expression in humans. This literature review is focused on identifying the epigenetic and physiological effects of disruptions and desynchronization in circadian rhythms …
How Spinocerebellar Ataxia Affects The Body And The Family, Anthony Simpson
How Spinocerebellar Ataxia Affects The Body And The Family, Anthony Simpson
Thinking Matters Symposium Archive
This poster project is a literature review that examines the causes, effects, and research being done to treat and prevent some forms of Ataxia. Ataxia is a disorder of the nervous system that causes tremors, and problems with walking, balance, memory, and mood disorders. There are many forms of Ataxia, all affecting various genes, but all have the devastating effect of the loss of the ability to move around without aid. Mental ability is not affected, yet the patient loses the ability to control their body. Most forms are caused by genetic mutations. For example, Fragile X associated tremor/ataxia syndrome …