When Learning Goes Wrong: The Neuroscience of Addiction
Feature Image: Artstract by Emma Doty using AI Overview: Psychostimulant use disorder (PUD) is a chronic, relapsing condition characterized by compulsive drug ...
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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 ...
The Burden of Adapting to a Society That Wasn’t Built With You In Mind: Autism Spectrum Disorder
The burden of adaptation is often placed on the Autistic individual, not the environment. How Autistic People Experience the World People with Autism Spectrum D...
Beyond Symptoms: Molecular Recovery After a Concussion
[1] A concussion, a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), occurs when biomechanical force is applied to the brain and produces functional disturbances wit...
Liberal Arts Learning Through Neurochemistry
Here we are! The final blog post! As I’m sitting here writing this, I am struggling to find a way to put this class into words. Which, I think, was kind of the ...
Final Reflection: Integrating Neurochemistry, Liberal Learning, and Responsible Engagement
As I sit down to write my final blog post, I’m struck by how much this class has not only deepened my understanding of brain chemistry but also reinforced the c...
Signaling Pathways in Glioblastoma: A Convergence of Pathways and a Convergence of Hope
Glioblastoma (GBM) is one of the most aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers, with a median survival of just 14 months despite advances in therapy[1]. The r...
Final Reflection: Connecting the Dots
As I wrap up my time at Concordia, I find myself reflecting on just how much this experience brought together the skills and knowledge I’ve developed over...
Hypothalamic Inflammation: The Brain’s Role in Obesity and Metabolic Disease
Artstract by M. Shercliffe. We’ve all heard it before: obesity is an equation of calories in versus calories out. To lose weight you merely need to eat less and...
Stress: The Memory That Sticks
Original artstract by M. Shercliffe. We’ve all experienced moments of intense stress that seem burned into our memories, whether it’s a near-miss car accident, ...