A Kernel of Knowledge
When I chose to come to Concordia for college, I didn’t know the impact it would have on my life. I don’t want to be a clique… but what everyone says is true, ...
Author: kloidolt
A New Hope for Treatment of Brain Tumors
Glioblastomas Glioblastomas (GBM) are the most common and deadly malignant brain cancer. These brain tumors are aggressive, with their complex genetic makeups a...
High-fat Diets Do More Than Cause Weight Gain
Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity Metabolic Syndrome encompasses several risk factors for heart disease and type 2 diabetes, including high blood pressure, impaire...
Protect Your Head: Discussion on Concussions
Traumatic Brain Injuries Concussions are brain injuries that happen when your head is hit and can affect the way the brain works. Symptoms include headaches, hy...
From Stress to Strong Memories to PTSD: How stressful events form strong memories that can lead to anxiety disorders
Effects of Stress on Learning and Memory Processes Psychologically stressful events evoke a long-term impact on behavior through changes in hippocampal function...
Psychostimulants Change Our Brain
Addiction Artstract. Art found online that I believe depicts the detrimental impact psychostimulant drug use has on our brains. Psychostimulant Use Disorder Psy...
Can We Pinpoint What’s Going Wrong in Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder with different levels of severity, characterized by its core symptoms i...
Alzheimer’s Disease In The Brain: A Look Into Insulin Signaling Dysfunction
Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that impairs cognitive functions, specifically memory, making it the leading cause ...