My Journey: 5 Goals for Liberal Learning
INSTILL A LOVE FOR LEARNING Time is the most valuable thing we have, and as I approach the final week of my undergraduate studies in Neuroscience and Psycholog...
Author: jcopiske
Inside the Tumor: The Complex Biology of Glioblastoma
INSIDE THE TUMOR: THE COMPLEX BIOLOGY OF GLIOBLASTOMA Glioblastoma (GBM) is a highly aggressive brain cancer that stems from glial cells, these ce...
Bigger isn’t better: Inflammation Affects on the Brain
Bigger Isn’t Better: Inflammation Affects on The Brain Swelling of the brain might seem like a minor concern when it comes to overall brain health, but in...
Trauma’s Code: Stress Signals and the Epigenetic Blueprint
Trauma’s Code: Stress Signals and The Epigenetic Blueprint Stress is a universal human experience, yet its impact on the brain often goes unnoticed. It leaves a...
Hijacked Happiness: How Addiction Rewires the Brains Reward System
HIJACKED HAPPINESS: HOW ADDICTION REWIRES THE BRAINS REWARD SYSTEM Addiction hijacks the brain’s reward circuits, reshaping the very wiring that governs ...
From Wnt to Wonder; The Neuroscience Behind Schizophrenia
From Wnt to Wonder → The Neuroscience Behind Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex and misunderstood disorder that affects emotional and physical behavior. E...
OH NO! Comorbidity!
OH NO!- Comorbidity! Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that is known for its challenges in social situations such as social commu...
Targeting Weed: Therapeutic possibilities
Targeting Weed: Therapeutic Possibilities Cannabis has a complicated relationship with society. The perception of the widely used recreational drug has attracte...
P13K and Alzheimers disease: The Domino Effect
The Domino Effect: Alzheimer’s disease follows a pathogenesis that includes a cascade of inflammation, synaptic dysfunction, and hyper-phosphorylation of ...
Photophobia: The Fear of Light After TBI’s
PHOTOPHOBIA Although photophobia literally means to have a ‘fear of light’, it actually refers to pain or discomfort caused by light exposure. This ...