The Magic Cure to Old Age Problems
Imagine we have developed a medicine that could cure most of the problems that come with aging. If you take it, you have a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s, ...
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Neurochemisty- Importance of the Journey
My time in Neurochemistry has come to an end. It’s been a bumpy ride, full of ups and downs but I think that’s what education is supposed to be. What would I ha...
Beyond the Brain, Beyond the Classroom
If I’m being honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect when I entered my first day of neurochemistry. I knew that it was going to be a more diverse group of students...
The Controversy about Cannabinoids
What are Cannibinoids? Cannabinoids exist naturally in the body as N-arachidnonyl-ethanolamine (AEA) and 2-arachidonylglycerol (2-AG). They bind to two differen...
Summiting Liberal Learning
I didn’t know what to expect going into neurochemistry this semester. I had no experience in the neurosciences and had never taken a chemistry class without a l...
Don’t Get Lost in the Weeds – What’s the Real Deal Behind Marijuana?
To legalize or not to legalize? That is the question that often comes to mind when we see that all-too-distinct 7-point leaf. The use of marijuana, or cannabis,...
Got enrichment?
Enrichment. I associate this word with study hall because the teachers of Absarokee Highschool thought it was a clever way to get students to actually study. Re...
Cognitive Reserve and Neurodegenerative Disorders
What is cognitive reserve? The terms brain reserve and cognitive reserve are often used interchangeably, however, there is a difference between the two. They ar...
Ins and Outs of Endocannabinoids
Marijuana or cannabis. Some say it is bad, others say its good. Lets dive down deep to discover the ins and outs of the endocannabinoid system. Cannabis is a pl...
What Causes Obesity?
What causes obesity? The popular idea is that obesity is caused by over-eating and not exercising. But why does this happen? Why do people over-eat? The exact a...