A Reflection of This Semester
How this semester’s learning relates to my future goals Going into the field of neuroscience and psychology often means study hard materials like chemist...
Month: May 2024
Psychostimulant Use Disorder (PSUD)
A. Psychostimulant Use Disorder (PSUD) PSUD is characterized by the compulsive use of substances like amphetamines and cocaine, in which the user consumes the s...
Final Reflection
A reflection on my final Neuroscience course at Concordia College What kinds of learning occurred for you during this semester? Primarily this course offered an...
Neurofibrillary Tangles: The Rubble of Alzheimer’s Disease
Insulin is a signaling molecule that is found throughout the body and brain. Though it is most often associated with diabetes mellitus, insulin and its downstre...
Treating Brain Cancer Using Signaling Pathways
Glioblastoma (GBM), a cancer of the astrocytes which support brain neurons, is the most common brain cancer. This cancer is particularly difficult to treat due ...
End of the Semester
This semester neurochemistry broadened my understanding of neurotransmission and synaptic plasticity by engaging in oral and group discussions. Exploring topics...
The Cycle of Obesity
Obesity Obesity is an extremely dangerous and costly condition affecting 41.9% of US adults and 19.7% of US children and adolescents. This is not just as issue ...