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mimic spasm

(Science: neurology) A repetitive spasmodic movement of the eyes or facial muscles. May also involve the neck or shoulders.

tics are most common in children. The cause is unknown but may be linked to stress. Tics are more common in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disease. Most tics require no treatment and resolve on their own with patient education.


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... regarding mimicing of protein phosphorylation. Changing a serine (Ser) amino acid residue to aspartic acid (Asp) or glutamic acid (Glu) supposedly mimics a phosphorylated serine. 1. How much is it mimicing, can I accept my results based on the presence or Asp/Glu is if my protein was Ser-phosphorylated? ...

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by kk
Mon Aug 03, 2009 9:37 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Protein phosphorylation
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by GreenDog
Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:52 am
 
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Topic: sir2 and sch9 are good genes or not?
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BS Biology job advice

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by lansden
Sun Oct 19, 2008 7:07 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: BS Biology job advice
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Human Treatment of Intelligent Life

... on animals. However, we seem to think that the closer an animal is to humans the more uncomfortable we become; but the utility of the model(it mimics human functions more) increases.

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by mith
Fri Dec 07, 2007 10:04 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Human Treatment of Intelligent Life
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Views: 2182

Mimicry

there are also other types of mimicry. batesian mimicry is when a harmless species mimics a dangerous one mullerian mimicry is when two species mimic each other to confuse predators. etc etc

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by MrMistery
Tue Jan 23, 2007 1:32 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Mimicry
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