Neuroscience

Social Isolation Changes Brain Development and Impacts Relationships

Neuroscience, Psychology / By Akshaya Ganji & Aamuktha Yalamanchili, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, June 22, 2024

For more related news, check out the UnknownNow, an organization for neuroscience research and service Source: Bertollo et al., CC BY 4.0 Introduction Humans have a natural tendency to be social. Social interaction allows individuals to meet their basic social and emotional needs, such as the need for companionship and intimacy. Recent years have seen the …

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Brain Computer Interfaces: Approaches to Scientific Innovation

Medicine, Neuroscience / By Aamuktha Yalamanchili, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, June 22, 2024

For more related news, check out the UnknownNow, an organization for neuroscience research and service Source: OpenClipArt, j4p4n Introduction Brain Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are communication systems that translate neural activity into commands for external devices. They function by capturing brain signals through various methods, such as electroencephalography (EEG) or implanted electrodes1. These signals are then processed and …

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The Good and Bad of Boredom

Neuroscience, Psychology / By Felix Miyago, Cañada College, May 4, 2024

Photo by Luis Villasmil on Unsplash Every day, the mind is up and running, keeping up with constant business. The brain is remarkable in its ability to quickly adjust to changing circumstances or to keep track of concrete schedules based on repeated tasks. But what happens to the brain when we encounter boredom? Boredom occurs …

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The Neurobiological Basis of Autism

Medicine, Neuroscience / By Aamuktha Yalamanchili, Adlai E Stevenson High School, April 27, 2024

For more neuroscience news, check out the UnknownNow, a student organization for neuroscience research and service, Source: chenspec, Pixabay Among neurodevelopmental disorders, autism stands out both as a complex and a prominent condition, affecting 1 in 6 children ages 3-17 in the United States15. The condition is defined by impairments to communication and social skills, …

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New ALS Treatments in Development: Stem Cell Therapy and Neuronal Replacement

Medicine, Neuroscience / By Akshaya Ganji, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, March 29, 2024

For more neuroscience news, check out Akshaya’s organization on neuroscience research and service, UnknownNow Source: ColiN00B, Pixabay Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) leaves its victims physically paralyzed and cognitively impaired1. It often begins with weakness in the arms or legs and slurred speech. However, the disease quickly sweeps through the body and saps the strength of …

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Dopamine Deficiency and Its Effects on Addiction

Medicine, Neuroscience / By Emma Bai, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Project UNITY, February 3, 2024

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Wikimedia Commons, Денис Харламов (CC BY-SA 4.0) With a family member who has suffered from severe ADHD as a cause of dopamine deficiency, and a lifelong struggle with obesity, I saw from a young age the importance of addressing addiction as a …

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Prescribing Ecotherapy: A Powerful Health Intervention

Medicine, Neuroscience, Psychology / By Aamuktha Yalamanchili, Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Project UNITY, January 27, 2024

This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Pixabay, bertvthul Why Ecotherapy From Ayurvedic medicine to traditional Chinese medicine to modern Western medicine, nature has historically been linked to well-being1-4. Nature can renew one’s spirit, whether they are in a city park, a forest distant from civilization, or simply strolling …

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Video Games Shape Childhood Cognitive Development

Neuroscience, Psychology / By Felix Miyago, San Jose State University, January 22, 2024

Source: Caleb Oquendo The first video game was introduced in October 1958 by Physicist William Higinbotham. It was a basic tennis game that looked a lot like the 1970s hit Pong1. Decades afterwards, games like Mario, Animal Crossing, Fortnite, and many more highly complex releases are being introduced by the video game industry each year. …

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When the Brain Loses a Sense, How Does it Compensate?

Biology, Neuroscience / By Felix Miyago, San Jose State University, December 31, 2023

Source: Wendel Moretti The brain plays a crucial role in how the body responds to our environment. There are over 86 billion neurons powering the brain1, conducting electrical signals and allowing for a wide range of functions including long term memory, short term memory, motor function, sensory, emotions, and critical thinking. For most, this complex …

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