Neurochemistry Has Value Outside of Science
Neurochemistry has been one of my favorite classes that I have taken in my college career. Although this is technically a science class, it covers the full spec...
Author: sharris7
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 ...
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 ...
Could Diet Help Treat Concussions?
Concussions or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) occur when the head experiences an impact that causes structural damage to brain tissue. Depending on the severity...
Subcategorizing ASD: The Role of Dopamine
Autism Characteristics Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that is diagnosed based on behavioral symptoms. Given the wide-ran...
When Memories Get Messy
The Connection Between Memories and Stress Memory formation, consolidation, and retrieval are vital functions of a healthy life. When psychologically str...
The Case for Schizophrenia as a Neurodevelopmental Disease
Schizophrenia is a condition that, like many other neuropsychiatric conditions, is not well understood. Because it is not well understood, treating and d...