BIOCHEMISTRY: Ready and Waiting

passivity in waiting for godot and endgame: a psychoanalytic reading

this study intends to investigate samuel beckett’s waiting for godot and endgame under the lacanian psychoanalysis. it begins by explaining the most important concepts of lacanian psychoanalysis. the beckettian characters are studied regarding their state of unconscious, and not the state of consciousness as is common in most beckett studies. according to lacan, language plays the sole role in ...

Watchful waiting in aortic stenosis: are we ready for individualizing the risk assessment?

With the ageing of the population and increased use of echocardiography, aortic stenosis (AS) has become one of the most common valvulopathies encountered in the general population. Current guidelines advocate aortic valve replacement (AVR) for severe AS patients in the presence of either: (i) classical symptoms (angina, syncope, or exertional dyspnoea) often difficult to ascertain in these pat...

The 15th Iranian National Congress of Biochemistry & 6th International Congress of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Editor Note – Biochemistry & Analytical Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the study of structures, functions and interactions of biomolecules, such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, etc. and their metabolisms. Advancements in biochemistry helps in the advancement of different fields like agriculture, medicine, nutrition, etc., which are directly related to it. Combination of biochemical techniques with techniques and ideas of genetics...

the search for the self in becketts theatre: waiting for godot and endgame

this thesis is based upon the works of samuel beckett. one of the greatest writers of contemporary literature. here, i have tried to focus on one of the main themes in becketts works: the search for the real "me" or the real self, which is not only a problem to be solved for beckett man but also for each of us. i have tried to show becketts techniques in approaching this unattainable goal, base...