Apoptosis is a form of programmed cell death, a tightly regulated biological process by which cells that are damaged, no longer needed, or potentially dangerous are dismantled in an orderly way without triggering inflammation. Unlike necrosis (which is uncontrolled cell death caused by injury or oxygen deprivation), apoptosis is a normal and essential part of … Read more
Part of the brain’s limbic system, this primitive brain structure lies deep in the centre of the brain and is involved in emotional reactions, such as anger or fear, as well as emotionally charged memories. It also influences behaviour such as feeding, sexual interest, and the immediate “fight or flight” stress reaction that helps ensure … Read more
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is any injury to the brain that occurs after birth, in contrast to congenital brain conditions present from birth. It encompasses a wide range of causes including stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) from falls or road accidents, brain tumours, infections such as meningitis or encephalitis, and hypoxic-ischaemic injury resulting from loss … Read more