The kiss - psychiatry in pictures

Psychiatry in pictures.

The kiss of death.

The kiss of death Cellular suicide is a grave matter, motivating researchers to a thorough exploration of the genetic pathways involved. Of the three main means by which cells die, most in the scientific community are quite familiar with the genetically regulated apoptotic pathway (1). Autophagy, in which the cell literally digests itself, is likewise now also recognized as a form of regulated ...

The Kiss of Death

The programmed cell death (PCD) of neurons is generally thought to be cell autonomous and not to require a death signal from other cells. A recent study by Marín-Teva et al., in this issue of Neuron, brings this theory into question and suggests that neighboring microglia actively participate in the PCD of Purkinje cells in the cerebellum.

The Role of Kisspeptins (KiSS-1) in Breast Cancer Therapy: the Essential Kiss of Life

The most common malignancy among Indian women is breast cancer. Patient’s ages ranging between 35 40 yrs old at diagnosis are usually considered as the endangered population [1].Breast cancer in women below 40 years is not a usual condition. However, a sudden increase in the incidence of breast cancers in premenopausal women has been reported from several countries. Though adjuvant combination ...

Pharmacogenomics approach in psychiatry disorders

Psychiatric disorders are important health issues in the world, and their management is facing some serious challenges. Drugs that are widely used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, and mood stabilizers, are often associated with many side effects and are adequately effective only in a small proportion of patients. Many factors, including genet...