Glossary of terms
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Psychobiotics
Psychobiotics is a field of medical research that examines the connection between gut bacteria and… -
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine is a field of medicine focused on healing injuries or defects by creating new… -
Cysteine and methionine
Cysteine and methionine are two of 20 amino acids commonly found in nature. Research by Dr. Lior… -
Tryptophanase
Tryptophanase is an enzyme of the E. coli bacterium. Research by Dr. Lior Lobel, currently at a… -
The ADAR enzyme – adenosine deaminase
Targeted RNA editing is performed by enzymes called adenosine deaminases, or "ADAR" for short,… -
RNA editing
RNA is a copy of DNA. While DNA contains all the hereditary information of an individual and is… -
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes the hemoglobin in red blood cells to… -
Translational research
Translational research bridges the gap between actual medical needs and theoretical scientific… -
Epigenetics
Epigenetics is a field of research that studies changes in gene function that are not caused by… -
Ex vivo
Ex vivo is Latin and means “out of the living.” It refers to research and experiments conducted on… -
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In vitro
In vitro is Latin and means “in glass.” It refers to experiments and research conducted in a…
