How Neurochemistry Shaped My Future
Welcome to my final blog post of the semester! As an international student from Rwanda studying at Concordia, my experiences in the neurochemistry class have be...
Author: yumutoni
Nootropics
Nootropics Nootropics, also known as “smart drugs” or cognitive enhancers, are substances that are believed to enhance cognitive function, memory, c...
Addiction on the Molecular Level
Addiction is a significant issue in today’s society. Addiction is defined as a compulsive and persistent dependence on a substance or behavior that has ne...
Hypothalamic Inflammation: A Key Contributor to Obesity and Metabolic Disease
What is Obesity? Obesity is a condition characterized by excessive accumulation of body fat to the extent that it impairs health. It is commonly defined by body...
Sleep and Memory
Sleep and Memory Consolidation Sleep is an essential component of our daily lives, and it plays a critical role in our cognitive and emotional functioning. One ...
Psychopathy
What is Psychopathy? Psychopathy is a personality disorder that is often characterized by a lack of empathy, impulsivity, and manipulative behavior. While there...
Unlocking the Secrets of Endocannabinoids: The Surprising Role They Play in Our Health and Well-being
What Are Endocannabinoids? Endocannabinoids are naturally occurring molecules that are similar in structure to the active compounds in cannabis. These molecules...
The Blood Brain Barrier: Drug Delivery in Glioblastoma
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a highly selective and specialized membrane that separates circulating blood from the brain extracellular fluid (BECF) in the c...
Addiction on the Molecular Level
Addiction on the Molecular Level Addiction is a significant issue in today’s society. Addiction is defined as a compulsive and persistent dependence on a ...
A New Model for Schizophrenia?
A New Model for Schizophrenia? What is Schizophrenia? Schizophrenia is a mental illness that is heavily stigmatized. Once diagnosed, it has an impact on both th...