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The Cognitive Aspects Behind Computer Code Comprehension

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Figure 1: A section of a python code program. Programming languages have certainly improved since their inception, but the question remains: how do humans cognitively perceive code? Source: Pixabay Computer science, the study of computers and computing, has experienced colossal changes over the last half-millennium: from Charles Babbage’s 1823 invention of the difference engine with …

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The Gut May Be The Door to Effective Depression Treatment

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First Author: Jillian Troth1 Co-Authors [Alphabetical Order]: Roxanna Attar2, Caroline Conway1, Julia Gainski3, Allison Kifer4, Vincent Lai5, Grace Lee6, Callie Moody1, Melanie Prakash1, Julia Schwab7 1Dartmouth, 2University of Texas at Austin, 3University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 4University of California San Diego, 5Rice University, 6Williams College, 7Danube Private University, Austria Figure 1: Depression is a serious …

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Dancing Neurons & Their Exciting Impacts

Dancing Neurons & Their Exciting Impacts

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Figure 1: A network of neurons in the brain Source: Elizabeth A. Weaver II & Hilary H. Doyle Thousands of different cultures, traditions, and values define the many communities present worldwide. The overwhelming diversity of people around the globe is incomprehensible. There is, however, one thing that brings us all together. You might be thinking what …

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The Influence of Language on the Perception of the World

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Figure 1: The Influence of Language on the Perception of the World Source: http://www.lausti.com/articles/internet/languages.jpg The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis theorizes that the structure of a language determines a native speaker’s perception and interpretation of every experience they have. This paper will examine this hypothesis closely and take a deep look at how a person’s language can influence …

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Could This Be the First Drug to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s

Could This Be the First Drug to Slow the Progression of Alzheimer’s?

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Figure 1: A cross section of a model brain Source: unsplash.com Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive, irreversible neurological condition that slowly destroys memory and cognitive skills and can be classified as either early or late onset. Most people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s develop symptoms in their mid-60s (late onset), whilst early onset Alzheimer’s is much rarer …

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What Drives Musical Pleasure? Scientists Now Have the Name

What Drives Musical Pleasure? Scientists Now Have the Name

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Figure 1: Why is music so rewarding for the human brain? Source: Pixabay ‘Girl you’re amazing,  Just the way you are…’ The song played in my headphones as I sat completely engrossed with the captivating tone of Bruno Mars. Music evidently has an immediate cognitive impact on human mood and behaviors, yet it is hard …

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The Neuronal Basis for Multitasking

The Neuronal Basis for Multitasking

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Figure 1: The human brain and its various functional regions. Researchers have shown that a select group of individuals – supertaskers – activate the prefrontal cortex (shown above) and the anterior cingulate cortex (not shown) at high levels to maintain their goals during multitasking Source: Wikimedia Commons Understanding the human brain is arguably one of the …

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The Brain and Sign Language — Evidence of a Universal Language Center?

The Brain and Sign Language — Evidence of a Universal Language Center?

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Figure 1: The English alphabet and numbers 1-9 as signed in American Sign Language (ASL) Source: Wikimedia Commons Most think of the spoken, verbal communication between people when considering language. However, they would really only be considering one aspect of language, as language is much more than just an auditory phenomenon. Aside from so-called “non-verbal …

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The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis May Be the Missing Link Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anorexia Nervosa

The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis May Be the Missing Link Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Anorexia Nervosa

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Figure 1: The microbiota-gut-brain axis is a bidirectional pathway of communication between the enteric and central nervous systems. Shared abnormalities in MGB axis signaling may explain the comorbid overlaps between ASD and AN Source: created by the author via BioRender  Introduction The etiological paradigm for neurological disorders is currently shifting to one centered less on …

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Neuroscience, Narrative, and Never-Ending Stories

Neuroscience, Narrative, and Never-Ending Stories

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Figure 1: A field of poppies. The myths of Persephone and Helen of Troy suggest that the ancient Greeks were aware of the role the opium poppy plays in pain management Source: Wikimedia Commons Introduction: At first glance, many people see science and storytelling as distinct and separate pursuits. A considerable portion of British authors …

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