The difficulty of unlearning: Addiction as a memory
Artstract by A. Griffith – Created with OpenAi In the United States, 58.3% of the population used tobacco products, vaped nicotine, drank alcohol, or used...
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Schizophrenia: The importance of continued research
Schizophrenia is hypothesized to be a brain development disorder. [1] In contrast to most developmental disorders, it most commonly does not surface until ages ...
Diving into the Brain of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, restricted interest, and/or repeti...
Is Cannabis an Effective Treatment?
The Endocannabinoid System The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in many functions of the brain, including modulating synaptic plasticity, learning and m...
We are our Brain’s Protector
Nobody wants to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, but what is there to do about it but hope it doesn’t happen to you? However, research shows that there ar...
Repetition is Not the Answer: The Danger of Multiple Concussions
Underlying Physiology There are many underlying physiological functions involved in concussions. Increased amounts of calcium and sodium ions enter cells in the...