Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Anatomy of the Brain: Major Regions01:20

Anatomy of the Brain: Major Regions

10.6K
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It consists of four main parts: the cerebrum, diencephalon, cerebellum, and brainstem.
The cerebrum is the largest section of the brain and divides into left and right hemispheres, separated by a deep fissure. The cerebral outer layer of grey matter — the cerebral cortex — comprises elevations called gyri and shallow groves called sulci. The inner portion of white matter includes long nerve fibers known as axons, which connect...
10.6K
Major Organs of the Digestive System01:19

Major Organs of the Digestive System

9.9K
The digestive system is responsible for the ingestion of food, secretion of enzymes, mixing and digesting food, absorption of the nutrients and defecation. The human digestive system consists of two major parts: the gastrointestinal tract and the accessory digestive organs.
Gastrointestinal tract:
9.9K
Major Hormones and Their Functions01:27

Major Hormones and Their Functions

2.0K
Hormones, the biochemical messengers produced by endocrine glands, are pivotal in regulating bodily functions and maintaining homeostasis. Each hormone's balance is crucial; imbalances can lead to significant physiological disruptions. Major hormones include oxytocin, cortisol, epinephrine, estrogen, testosterone, thyroxine, growth hormone, insulin, and glucagon.
Oxytocin, produced in the hypothalamus and released by the pituitary gland, plays a role in social bonding, childbirth, and...
2.0K
Major Losses in Pipes01:28

Major Losses in Pipes

2.0K
When a fluid flows through a pipe, it experiences energy losses due to frictional resistance along the pipe walls, known as major losses. These energy losses result in a pressure drop, which varies based on the flow conditions — whether laminar or turbulent — and the specific physical properties of the fluid and pipe.
Fluid flow can be classified as laminar or turbulent, primarily based on the Reynolds number. This dimensionless number reflects the relative influence of inertial to viscous...
2.0K
Major Somatic Sensory Pathways01:28

Major Somatic Sensory Pathways

2.9K
Sensory impulses related to touch, pressure, vibration, and proprioception from various body parts, such as the limbs, trunk, neck, and posterior head, travel to the cerebral cortex through the posterior column-medial lemniscus pathway. The pathway’s name derives from the two white-matter tracts that convey the impulses: the spinal cord's posterior column and the brainstem's medial lemniscus. First-order sensory neurons extend their axons into the spinal cord, forming the...
2.9K
Collagens are the Major Structural Proteins of ECM01:13

Collagens are the Major Structural Proteins of ECM

5.8K
Three main types of fibers are secreted by fibroblasts: collagen fibers, elastic fibers, and reticular fibers. Collagen fiber is made from fibrous protein subunits linked together to form a long, straight fiber. Collagen fibers, while flexible, have great tensile strength, resist stretching, and give ligaments and tendons their characteristic resilience and strength. These fibers hold connective tissues together, even during the body's movement.
Connective tissue proper includes loose...
5.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

[Course of the hypertensive syndrome in spongioblastoma multiforme].

Zhurnal nevropatologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)·1979
Same author

[Correlation of incidence of obesity with various indices of cholesterol metabolism in families of patients with ischemic insultus].

Vrachebnoe delo·1977
Same author

[Pathomorphology of the nervous system in beta-thalassemia major].

Arkhiv patologii·1976
Same author

[Changes in the nervous system and hyperostosis of the bones of the vault of the skull in patients with homozygous beta-thalassemia].

Problemy gematologii i perelivaniia krovi·1976
Same author

[Features of cerebrovascular disorders in children with beta-thalassemia major].

Zhurnal nevropatologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova (Moscow, Russia : 1952)·1975
Same author

[Clinico-genetic characteristics of thalassemia in Azerbaijan].

Problemy gematologii i perelivaniia krovi·1974
Same journal

[Developing forensic reference database by 18 autosomal STR for DNA identification in Republic of Belarus].

Genetika·2018
Same journal

[Assessment of the genetic distances between some species of the family Bradybaenidae (Mollusca, Pulmonata)].

Genetika·2018
Same journal

[Molecular phylogenetic analysis of Diacyclops and Acanthocyclops (Copepoda: Cyclopoida) from Lake Baikal].

Genetika·2018
Same journal

[Genetic diversity of the Pacific walrus (Odobenus rosmarus divergens) in the western part of the Chukchi Sea].

Genetika·2018
Same journal

[The genetic diversity of burbot (Lota lota L., 1758) of Western Siberia (the analysis of the mtDNA control region polymorphism)].

Genetika·2018
Same journal

[Fish growth hormone genes: Divergence of coding sequences in salmonid fishes].

Genetika·2018
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 9, 2026

A Tailored HPLC Purification Protocol That Yields High-purity Amyloid Beta 42 and Amyloid Beta 40 Peptides, Capable of Oligomer Formation
06:34

A Tailored HPLC Purification Protocol That Yields High-purity Amyloid Beta 42 and Amyloid Beta 40 Peptides, Capable of Oligomer Formation

Published on: March 27, 2017

12.5K

[Dermatoglyphics in beta-thalassemia major].

A B Mutalimova, T Iu Kurdiumova

    Genetika
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Children with beta-thalassemia major show distinct dermatoglyphic patterns, including more whorls and an increased "atd" angle. These genetic markers may also appear in parents, suggesting carrier status.

    More Related Videos

    Methods to Assess Beta Cell Death Mediated by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes
    12:12

    Methods to Assess Beta Cell Death Mediated by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes

    Published on: June 16, 2011

    14.0K
    Major Components of the Light Microscope
    08:08

    Major Components of the Light Microscope

    Published on: July 30, 2008

    24.7K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Feb 9, 2026

    A Tailored HPLC Purification Protocol That Yields High-purity Amyloid Beta 42 and Amyloid Beta 40 Peptides, Capable of Oligomer Formation
    06:34

    A Tailored HPLC Purification Protocol That Yields High-purity Amyloid Beta 42 and Amyloid Beta 40 Peptides, Capable of Oligomer Formation

    Published on: March 27, 2017

    12.5K
    Methods to Assess Beta Cell Death Mediated by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes
    12:12

    Methods to Assess Beta Cell Death Mediated by Cytotoxic T Lymphocytes

    Published on: June 16, 2011

    14.0K
    Major Components of the Light Microscope
    08:08

    Major Components of the Light Microscope

    Published on: July 30, 2008

    24.7K

    Area of Science:

    • Dermatoglyphics
    • Human Genetics
    • Pediatrics

    Context:

    • Beta-thalassemia major is a severe inherited blood disorder.
    • Dermatoglyphic patterns (fingerprints) are unique and can be influenced by genetic factors.
    • Understanding genetic markers aids in diagnosis and carrier identification.

    Purpose:

    • To investigate dermatoglyphic differences in children with beta-thalassemia major compared to healthy controls.
    • To examine dermatoglyphic features in parents of children with beta-thalassemia major.
    • To explore the potential of dermatoglyphics as a phenotypic marker for heterozygous carriers.

    Summary:

    • The study analyzed finger patterns, 'atd' angle, and ridge counts in 70 healthy children, 39 children with beta-thalassemia major, and 47 of their parents.
    • Patients with beta-thalassemia major exhibited a higher prevalence of whorls, increased 'atd' angle, and elevated ridge counts.
    • Parents showed a less pronounced increase in whorls, suggesting these dermatoglyphic changes may indicate heterozygous carrier status for the beta-thalassemia gene.

    Impact:

    • Identifies specific dermatoglyphic traits associated with beta-thalassemia major.
    • Provides potential non-invasive markers for identifying carriers of the beta-thalassemia gene.
    • Contributes to the understanding of genetic expression in inherited blood disorders.