The Protein Behind Parkinson’s: Alpha-Synuclein
Alpha-synuclein is a protein that is abundant in the brain and its dysfunction is known to be a key player in the pathway that leads to the neuro-degenerative d...
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Let 'Em Play Ref
In neurochemistry we recently discussed an article written about concussion and traumatic brain injury. This is a very relevant topic and I’m sure we have all ...
The Deadly Truth About Concussions
For generations our parents have been telling us to “just walk it off” or “rub some dirt in it”. However, recent studies have suggested that this may not be th...
Disease from Age or Age from Disease? What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the leading cause of dementia and is estimated to affect 36 million people worldwide. There are cases of early-onset AD, however it...
If Grandma has Alzheimer’s will I get it? The Genetics of Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease affects millions of people across the country, including loved ones of those who suffer from the condition. Imagine how it would feel to vi...
Alzheimer's: Lost in the Night of Thought
Alzheimer’s: Lost in the Night of Thought It is a cold winter’s night. The dark of the eve has set in over the snow-encrusted ground. Bursts of bone-chil...
Blazing New Trails: Discovering the Effects of THC on the Body
Marijuana has historically been a favorite villain in anti-drug campaigns across the United States. It has been given the status as a Schedule I drug, meaning t...
Don’t ask what you can do for your cannabis, ask what your cannabis can do for you!
Cannabinoids and marijuana in particular have been the topic of many political debates and policy in the past decade. The use of marijuana both recreationally ...
Cannabis: Reaching a New “High”
Cannabis: Reaching a New “High” We humans have a close relationship with the kingdom of plants. Produce graces our table each night at dinner with a corn...
ALS: Caring on Ice
Why should people care about ALS. It is a disease that affects a relatively small amount of the world population. People should care because it is a brutal dise...