The Biological Underpinnings of Kleptomania and Compulsive Behaviours
Recent revelations from the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Baghdad illuminate the complex neuronal circuitry underlying compulsive behaviours such as kleptomania. Researchers presented compelling evidence demonstrating how dopamine surges manipulate the reward system in the brain, creating a persistent cycle of impulsiveness. The presentation highlighted that enzyme imbalances are crucial in these behaviours, acting as metronomes that regulate impulsive actions.
This sparked a debate on potential solutions: could recalibrating catecholamine levels restore impulse control? Precision nutraceuticals or gene editing to modify receptor activity presents a tantalising possibility for those affected by these conditions. This discussion opens a pathway to promising therapeutics, enabling future research that could transform our understanding and treatment of these compulsive urges.
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A master’s thesis is discussed in College of science, University of Baghdad, about the biostratigraphy and depositional environmental of Yamama formation in Faihaa oil field southern Iraq
In the College of science, University of Baghdad, a master’s thesis was discussed, tagged “Biostratigraphy and Depositional Environmental of Yamama Formation in Faihaa Oil Field Southern Iraq” by the research student Maryam Mohammad Taha and presented to the Geology Department under the supervision by Dr. Salam I.
