Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biochemistry

The Crucial Role of Oligosaccharides in Biological Processes: From Cell Recognition to Therapeutic Interventions

what makes oligosaccharides important? they are present on the cell surface as signal recognition molecules Oligosaccharides are short chains of carbohydrates or sugars, composed of 3 to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biochemistry

Polysaccharides: The Key Role they Play in Maintaining Biological Processes

polysaccharides hundreds to thousands of monosaccharides condensed together Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate that consist of long chains of simple sugar units called monosaccharides. These chains...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Biochemistry

Types and Functions of Polysaccharides: Structural and Energy Storage for Cells and Tissues

what are the two types of polysaccharides? storage and structural The two types of polysaccharides are: 1. Structural polysaccharides: These are polysaccharides that provide structural support to...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Neuroscience

Sleep Attacks: Causes, Symptoms, and Managing Strategies for Narcolepsy

Sleep attack a symptom of narcolepsy; an irresistible urge to sleep during the day, after which the person awakens feeling refreshed A sleep attack is an episode...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Neuroscience

Non-REM Sleep: Stages, Benefits, and Tips for Enhancement

Non-REM Sleep all stages of sleep except REM sleep Non-REM sleep, also referred to as quiet sleep or NREM sleep, is one of the two main types...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Neuroscience

The Vital Role of REM Sleep in Memory and Brain Development

REM sleep A period of desynchronized EEG activity during sleep, at which time dreaming, rapid eye movements, and muscular paralysis occur; also called paradoxical sleep REM (Rapid...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Neuroscience

Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

sleep paralysis a symptom of narcolepsy; paralysis occurring just before a person falls asleep Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon that occurs when a person experiences a temporary...

Mohamed Abbas
June 21, 2023
Neuroscience

The Vital Importance of Slow Wave Sleep (SWS) for Physical and Mental Restoration: Strategies for Optimization

Slow Wave Sleep Non REM sleep, characterized by synchronized EEG activity during its deeper stages Slow Wave Sleep (SWS) is a stage of sleep that occurs during...