namely; in other words

Differentially expressed genes are ones that have higher expression in one condition versus another.

In this context, bulk sequencing refers to the analysis of whole tissue, as opposed to single cells or nuclei.

Protoplasmic astrocytes are a subset of astrocytes that are located in the gray matter (which consists mostly of cell bodies) in the brain. They have many complex processes that can contact blood vessels and neurons.

Unbiased clustering is a statistical approach to make sense of large sets of data. It allows scientists to group together ("cluster") genes that are similar to one another.

Astrocytes, like microglia, are cells that facilitate neuronal functions. They mediate neuronal signaling, support the blood brain barrier, and help respond to sites of trauma.

Interneurons are neurons that act as an intermediate between two other neurons.

Upper-layer refers to where in the cortex these neurons are located.

Excitatory neurons are neurons which increases the activity of the cells it's connected to.

The RNA integrity number, or RIN, is an index of RNA quality. RNA can sometimes be degraded when it is isolated, so this is a useful way to see if the RNA is still reliable.

The postmortem interval is the time between when an individual died and when the tissue was prepared.

The anterior cingulate cortex is the part of the brain associated with higher level functions such as emotion, empathy, and decision making.

The prefrontal cortex is an area at the front of the brain. It is associated with social behavior, decision making, and personality.

Cortico-cortical projection neurons are cortical neurons which project (or connect to) other cortical neurons.

Microglia are "helper cells" in the brain. They help mediate neuron responses, clear out dead cells, and control immune responses.

Synaptic signaling refers to how neurons communicate with one another.

A projection called an axon from the pre-synaptic neuron touches or "synapses on" the dendritic projections of the post-synaptic neuron. Chemicals called neurotransmitters are released from the pre-synaptic neuron and mediate responses in the post-synaptic neuron.

The transcriptome refers to the total set of RNA transcribed from DNA.

In single-nucleus RNA sequencing, the nucleus (which contains DNA and nascently transcribed RNA) is isolated from a single cell. The isolated RNA undergoes RNA-sequencing, in which the RNA is broken up into fragments. Using a database, these fragments are then aligned to specific transcripts.

The neocortex is the part of the brain that in humans is associated with higher level functions such as cognition and language.

Genetic heterogeneity refers to the ability of a phenotype (in this case, autism) to manifest via genetic mutations in multiple different loci. This means that there isn't one single genetic mutation that's associated with autism.

Refers to the process of separating desired products from biosynthetic pathways

Any reagent that exhibits chirality (or asymmetry) in its molecular structure

compounds that contain two fused benzene rings; also referred to as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon

organic compounds that contain a halogen connected to a benzene ring

an active site created by chance rather than by design

The amnio acid, methionine

located at a closer distance

repels or has no affinity towards water

relatively unchanged when one goes back in genealogical time

An organism that thrives in extreme high temperature and high salt concentrations

Enantioinduction is also popularly known as asymmetric induction. This process is the preferential formation of one enantiomer over the other as a result of the influence of a chiral feature present in reactants or the catalyst.

not harmful to living cells

Compounds that contain carbon-silicon bonds

A compound available in one enantiomeric form

Chemoselectivity is the preferential reaction of a reagent with a specific functional group over others. Enantioselectivity is the extent to which one enantiomer is formed over the other in a chemical reaction.

speed up a reaction with the use of external agent, typically a chemical compound

A meeting of a subset of students from a larger lecture course in which students can ask questions, get clarification on lecture topics, and may solve additional problems or take quizzes (typically required with very large college courses).

Statistical measure of the strength of the relationship between two variables.

Another term for the "gender achievement gap" in which men outperform women in the same field.

High-paying.

Understanding the main ideas that make up the field.

Activities in which the student participates (as opposed to passively listening to a lecture).

Educational resources that can be incorporated into a teacher's lessons.

Short scenarios that give the student a real-world situation in which to apply their knowledge.

Stereotype threat or identity threat.

Fear and anxiety caused by the thought of having to take an exam.

Related to teaching.

The subjects that do not receive treatment.

Related to an individual's sense of identity.

Test on all material covered during the course.

The frequency of occurrence of some measure (for example: how many students got As, Bs, Cs, Ds, and Fs).

Supporting Online Materials (typically located at the end of the article).

The result deviates from that expected to arise by chance (from random variation or errors in sampling).

Any activity used to modify behavior, emotional state, or feelings.

The difference in test scores, course performance, and job prospects between people of different genders.

How course material is taught, such as through context-rich problems or curricular materials.

Perception, attention, learning, memory, and problem solving.

Based on a hypothesis that may have been supported in laboratory experiments, but has not yet been shown to work in practice.

Repeating a scientific experiment and finding the same results.

Interaction effects occur when the effect of one variable depends on another variable.

In this case, the effect of the intervention (values affirmation or control) depended on the student gender (male or female).

A specific branch of knowledge, such as physics or biology.

A z-score is a measure of the number of standard deviations above or below the average score a raw, individual score is. The higher the z-score, the more different a data point is from the average.

Continuous variables have an infinite number of possible values. This is in contrast to categorical variables, which have a discrete number of defined values (for example, in this study "man" or "woman" for gender).

Standard deviation, a measure of the amount of variation in data.

It can be used to quantify how far an individual's data is from the average of a data set.

A condition in which when the value of one variable goes up (endorsement of the gender stereotype), the value of the other variable goes down (exam scores).

A function defines one variable in terms of another. Here, the more strongly a woman in the control group endorsed the gender stereotype, the lower her exam scores were.

Defining y "as a function of" x means that y varies based on the level of x.

Chi-squared, a test which tells whether there is a statistically significant difference between the distribution of two categorical variables (for example, gender).

Refers to standard error, which is a measure of how far away the mean of your data is likely to be from the true mean of the population.

The P value is a measure of how likely it is that your null hypothesis (that values affirmation has no effect) is true.

Tools used to assess a subject's performance.

Assigned group, either the intervention group or the control group. In this case, the control group contained students who did not participate in the values affirmation intervention.

Effects that result from interactions within groups, and between both groups and individuals.

Participants are randomly assigned to different test conditions.

In this case, participants are equally likely to end up in the control group and the values affirmation test group.

In response to lack of food and increased populations, animals broaden the scope of species they interact with beyond their original interactions.

An animal that eats primarily fruit

When the behavior between species in one area differs from the behaviors between species in another location.

A new relationship or pattern of behavior between plants and animals.

Binary calculations are a straightforward form of measurement that states the presence or absence of an interaction.

Living parts of an ecosystem, in this case, invasive species on the island

A drug that blocks the binding of acetylcholine to its nicotinic receptors.

Formation of new neurons.

Referring to a case where the neurotransmitter and the receptors are present on the same cell. The released neurotransmitter binds to the receptor on the same cell.

A quantitative measurement of a neuron size, shape, or density.

Brain cells in a group of nerves found at the base of the skull. The nodose and petrosal neurons are part of the vagus and glossopharyngeal nerves, respectively.

No change; unaltered.

These are receptors that respond to the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine.

Introduces a methyl (CH₃) group. Here, PNMT adds a CH₃ group onto norepinephrine creating epinephrine (also known as adrenaline).

Refers to the connections and interactions between the pituitary gland and adrenal glands. 

Situated in the tail part of the body.

Precursors.

Sodium channel blocker. It blocks the influx of sodium into the cell.

Act of flowing in.

Example: An influx of tourists was observed over the holidays.

Refers to the cell group that releases one of the neurotransmitters, dopamine or norepinephrine.

An enzyme responsible for the conversion of tyrosine (an amino acid) to dopamine, a neurotransmitter.

Refers to the measurement of quantities, a countable amount of something. For example: A baby weighs 7 pounds and 4 ounces.

Refers to the measurement of qualities, a describable trait of something. For example: The girl has brown eyes.

Here, referring to the physical characteristics of the neurons.

Widely accepted class of neurotransmitters.

Read more about the different neurotransmitters here.

A chemical that is released by brain cells called neurons. These chemicals aid in communication or passing messages between neurons.

Drug that increases the influx of sodium into the cell.

The ability to change.

For example, think of a caterpillar, which has the ability to change to butterfly.

Maintaining the body’s temperature within the normal limits.

Normal or minimum level.

Research that can be useful to prevent or treat disease

Relating to the growth of the individual.

Following.

The response prompted by cocaine.

Response prompted by nicotine.

Prone to; susceptible.

Treatment received prior to something in advance

Evaluate; measure.

Given.

Pushed; urged; required.

Reduced.

Outcome

Strengthening of synapses between neurons

before birth; during pregnancy

mimicked; acted similarly

only for a short time

normal

help; make the process easy

modified

signaling pathways that help in gene regulation

adding phosphate residues

happening at the same time

not enough acetylation

removal of acetyl groups

increase or excessive acetylation

DNA sequences that define where the transcription should start in a gene

restrain

prompt or trigger

drugs that cause an increased behavioral or motor response

widely used

a model designed to perform behavioral experiments

Process by which acetyl groups are added to preferred residues in a protein.

For instance, acetyl groups are added to lysine residues in a protein structure

components of chromatin that helps in gene regulation

DNA + histone

it is one of the transcription factors that help in gene expression

the process by which a copy of genetic information is made from DNA to RNA

A synapse is a space between the neurons that allows passage of electric or chemical signals between the neurons.

Anything that occurs between synapses is referred to as synaptic

the ability of the neurons (brain cells) to change and learn new things by changing their synaptic strength

Medium sized neurons that have dendritic branches

slowing down, hold back, restrain, negatively affecting a response

neurons that contain inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA

Part of the frontal cortex in the brain. Its function includes planning, organization, and decision making

A brain region present in the temporal lobe. It is almond In shape. It plays an important role in emotions.

Eg. When we see a lion, we immediately run due to fear. The fear response is due to the amygdala.

A brain region in the midbrain. Serves as a center for the origin of dopaminergic neurons

neurons that can modulate (or alter or modify) the neurotransmitter, glutamate. Glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter

neurons that contain neurotransmitter, dopamine. Dopamine plays a vital role in the reward pathway

to combine the similarities together

bringing together two different concepts that share similarities

recognition of one’s work or effort

contains the brain region, nucleus accumbens

A brain region in the forebrain. It has two parts: core and shell

causing someone to become dependent

Recreational drug. Referred as coke.

primary chemical present in tobacco

dependency, craving

modify

increased

preferred choice of one place over another

trained or habituated

Repeated administration of a stimulus can cause a response to the stimulus.

Eg. If you give your cat piping hot milk the first day, the cat may not drink it as it will burn its mouth. However, if you continue to give your cat hot milk for several days in a row, the cat will eventually start drinking the milk as it is habituated to the new stimulus (hot milk) and will not complain

the movement of a living being from one place to another

one by one; logical order

a key factor

not important

study of the structure and function of genes involved in the behavior

observing the electrical properties of neurons in the mouse brain

observing the behavior of the mouse

influence

the substances are mild and not addictive on consumption. However, the continuous consumption of these mild substances can lead to the use of other addictive drugs. They are also known as ‘habit-forming drug.’

Eg. Alcohol, Cigarettes.

Deals with incidence and distribution of diseases and societal issues

Substances that are addictive to the central nervous system.

These substances are illegal to be possessed, have no documented therapeutic effect, and are referred to as drugs of abuse.

Eg. Cocaine, Heroin

‘weed’ or ‘pot.’

Read more about marijuana here: https://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/research-reports/marijuana/what-marijuana

Impacts from the loss of the top-level consumers.

Widely felt.

Feeding relationships.

How a system works.

How quickly a community is able to recover from a change in the environment.

Based on data.

Periods of Earth's history when vast numbers of species went extinct in a short period of time.

Eating only vegetation for food.

Number.

Location.

Structure.

Conditions that allow for stability in an ecosystem.

Change.

Altered.

Removed.

Not able to move far.

Self-feeding organisms such as plants, algae, many protists, and some bacteria.

Changes in abundance or dominance of species within an ecosystem.

Data collected from unintended consequences seen in nature.

Predators found in the middle of the food web—that is, they both eat prey and are eaten as prey.

Large, plant-eating organisms.

Collective.

A different persistent community structure from the original in an ecosystem, typically resulting from a disturbance.

Inability of seeds to germinate.

Also known as top-down controls, these refer to the effects of predators that propagate downward through food webs across multiple trophic levels—where trophic level refers to an organism's position in the food chain.