Meth and the Brain. 1  Meth releases a surge of dopamine, causing an intense rush of pleasure or prolonged sense of euphoria. 2  Over time, meth destroys dopamine receptors, making it impossible to feel pleasure. 3  Although these pleasure centers can heal over time, research suggests that damage to users' cognitive abilities may be permanent.
Ammolite is an opal-like organic gemstone found primarily along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is made of the fossilized shells of ammonites, which in turn are composed primarily of aragonite, the same mineral contained in nacre, with a microstructure inherited from the shell.
For instance, base excision repair (BER) is the predominant mechanism that handles the spontaneous DNA damage caused by free radicals and other reactive species generated by metabolism. Bases can become oxidized, alkylated, or hydrolyzed through interactions with these agents.