I Got a Concussion, Now What?
You feel grass tickling your neck and arms. You open your eyes, but the people standing around you all of sudden seem about 10 feet tall as they lean over you. ...
Month: December 2021
The Benefits of Marijuana and the Science of Behind it All.
Marijuana Usage in the USA is Increasing A recent Gallop poll found 49% (up from 45% in 2017) of Americans have tried marijuana in some form at some point (Hubb...
Final Commentary About Neurochemistry
When I first signed up for neurochemistry, I was worried about my lack of knowledge in regard to chemistry, but I knew I had a love for neuroscience that I want...
Imaginary Friends: Schizophrenia in Adolescents?
Prevalence of Schizophrenia in Adolescents Childhood-onset schizophrenia (COS) is very rare. It is only considered to be COS when diagnosed in children under 13...
Trauma Reminders: PTSD Triggers
Development of PTSD Triggers Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that develops after witnessing or experiencing a traumatic event....
Signaling of the Endocannabinoid System
Introduction to Endocannabinoids: The endocannabinoid system is a complex biological system that helps to regulate various processes in the central nervous syst...
Final Blog Post
Last Blog Questions: What kinds of learning occurred for you during this semester? I learned how to read, break down, and organize difficult scientific literatu...
The Endocannabinoid System: A Master Regulator
Function of the Endocannabinoid System The endocannabinoid system (ECS) was a mysterious being for quite some time, considering its recent discovery in only 198...
Perceptions of Obesity
Introduction to Obesity Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with approximately 660,000 people dying of this condition every single...
Sleep. The Best Part of the Day
Sleep When sitting in class and finishing work many individuals look forward to a specific time of the day. This is the time in which we can snuggle into our b...