Agmatine is a well known neurotransmitter. It also works as a neuromodulator in certain processes in the body. It is prepared through the removal of a carboxylic group from L-Arginine. It is naturally stored in the neurons and therefore used in the nervous system whenever required. Agmatine was discovered over 100 years ago in 1910 by Kossel. Its mechanisms of actions on different body functions though have just been discovered. Current research shows that agmatine has the potential for use in…
With all of the false myths spread about root canals, you might think that getting a root canal is similar to a torture scene in Game of Thrones. However, with misinformation cast aside, you'll see that getting a root canal is not much different than getting a cavity filled. In fact, after rooting out the myths below, you'll likely find that getting a root canal isn't so scary after all. The Excruciating Pain Myth The humble root canal procedure is closely associated with one giant myth: root…
NOS is responsible for synthesizing nitric oxide (NO) and citrulline from arginine. NO acts as an intracellular and intercellular messenger in low concentrations (important for neuronal differentiation, survival, and plasticity) and a cytotoxic molecule at high concentrations, able to contribute…
offers. Common dental procedures, like extractions and root canals, can actually be performed without using any type of sedation, though you will be uncomfortable throughout the entire procedure. An easy and effective method of sedation is nitrous oxide, often referred to as laughing gas. Here is the truth behind some misconceptions you may have about this sedation method. Laughing Gas Will Not Relieve The Pain Anesthesia typically does not provide pain relief, but helps with pain management.…
How? First, the uranium ore is crushed. Then they burn it to dry out any carbon content. The ore and water are drenched in sulfuric acid. This makes the uranium bond with the sulfur and oxygen, which forms uranium oxide liquid, which makes the next step easier. They apply ammonia, this makes it that yellow powdery stuff. This fine dust is 99.3% U-238 and .07% U-235. At this point, it isn’t very radioactive, but workers still take precautionary measures. They then…
Manufacturers have stepped up to the challenge of making a much more environmentally friendly fossil fuel automobile. The focus has been aimed towards preventing greenhouse gases, more specifically nitrous oxide emissions because of its correlation to smog production. Two key components have been added to the exhaust system of gas powered engines to prevent greenhouse gas: Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) devices, and the Catalytic Converter. The EGR valve…
Identification of Unknown Carbohydrates Using Various Biochemical Techniques Practical Assessment LO1 Introduction: The experiment conducted involved subjecting six samples of unknown carbohydrates to different methods of identification, this is involved several reagents including Benedict’s reagent, Barfoed’s reagent and iodine solution, these reagents provided the investigation with credible and accurate results as the reagents stated above give good indicative results to the types of…
Everything is made of atoms, which are the smallest representative parts of each of the ninety-two elements that occur in nature. Elements are either metals, such as iron, copper or calcium or non-metals such as carbon, oxygen or nitrogen. Chemistry is concerned with the way atoms link together to form molecules, which are the natural chemical units of matter. Molecules represent the smallest particle of a chemical compound which retains the characteristics and chemical properties of the…
astonishing rate. Resources, such as lumber, and fossil fuels are overly exploited for industrial expansion, by which enlarge the atmospheric concentration of greenhouse gas, which can intensify the greenhouse effect. Carbon Dioxide, Methane, Nitrous Oxide and other Greenhouse gases can trap infrared radiation emitted from our Sun and store it in our atmosphere. Greenhouse gases are not all bad, in fact it 's essential for us to survive, it keeps the planet warm and suitable for life. Plants and…
In other words, for VW it does not matter whether its cars poisoned the planet with 40 times more nitrogen oxide while the main purpose is becoming the image of world’s leading car maker. When we looked from the ethics and legal perspective, the VW emission scandal easily finds place itself in the side of illegal perspective. After diesel emissions scandal…