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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, …
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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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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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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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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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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This publication is in proud partnership with Project UNITY’s Catalyst Academy 2023 Summer Program. Source: Robina Meermeijer Introduction We as humans have a thirst for connection. Connecting with other humans, connecting with ourselves, or connecting through information. Our capacity for connection, however, is a delicate fabric, dependent on our mental state. Alzheimer’s Disease damages one’s …
Source: Laboratoires Servier, (CC BY-SA 3.0) Sleep is a fundamental and universal aspect of life, intricately woven into the tapestry of our daily routines, health, and well-being. Every night, as we drift into slumber, a symphony of neural activities begins, ensuring restorative rest and cognitive rejuvenation1. At the helm of many of our cognitive functions, …
Study Reveals the Prefrontal Cortex is a Key Conductor in Sleep Regulation Read More »
Figure: An artistic depiction of disordered eating behavior under the stress of COVID-19 (Source: The Chronicle, Shannon Fang, 2020) Introduction When confronted with a strong emotional situation (e.g., pain, aggression, anger, sadness, or loneliness), many people may eat pizza or chips for inner comfort. Or, hearing an exciting piece of news, some might reward themselves with …
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Figure: An image of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan. Huge advancements in the field of medical physics have made non-invasive monitoring of internal organs such as the brain possible. Recent advancement comes in the form of Magnetometers (MEGs) which offer high spatio-temporal resolution. (Source: Pixabay, Kalhh) The brain is the most complex part of …