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Crime has always been a perplexing issue, but what really drives individuals to commit criminal acts? Beyond the socio-economic and environmental factors, science is uncovering fascinating insights into the minds of criminals, revealing how their brains might differ from those of law-abiding citizens. Criminologists have long studied the social and psychological factors that contribute to crime. Individuals raised in violent environments or those exposed to significant trauma often have skewed perceptions…

Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS), commonly known as progeria, is an extremely rare genetic disorder that causes accelerated aging in children. It is named after Dr. Jonathan Hutchinson and Dr. Hastings Gilford, who first described the condition in the early 20th century. The disorder affects approximately 1 in 4 to 8 million newborns worldwide. Cause and Mechanism Progeria is caused by a mutation in the LMNA gene, which encodes the protein lamin A. This protein is crucial for maintaining the structural…

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological condition where the immune system attacks myelin, the protective sheath around nerve fibers in the central nervous system (CNS). This damage disrupts nerve signals and causes a range of symptoms. - Pathophysiology: MS involves autoimmune destruction of myelin, leading to impaired nerve conduction and neurological deficits. - Types:  - Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS): Characterized by episodes of worsening symptoms (relapses) followed by recovery periods (remissions).…