The development of autism
Introduction to autism: The number of children diagnosed with autism in the United States continues to rise. Many studies are being done to understand what is c...
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From Alzheimer’s to Diabetes: What is the Connection?
It is no secret that Alzheimer’s Disease can be debilitating to an individual as well as to their loved ones. People look for genetic ties to the disease...
The Role of Nitric Oxide in Alzheimer's Disease
To be honest, I did not know much about Nitric Oxide (NO) before reading the scientific paper on the topic for our neurochemistry class. All I could have told ...
The story of nitric oxide: when does it become bad?
Nitric oxide is normally a part of the brain’s mechanisms. It functions as a neurotransmitter to either promote or block signals between neurons. However, damag...
Obesity: Health vs. Stigma
Obesity in America has an overwhelming prevalence in adults. Nearly 36% of adults are considered obese and 1 in 20 are considered morbidly obese. Even scarier,...
Larger than Erections: The effects of NO in neuroinflammatory diseases
Nitric Oxide. A small diatomic molecule consisting of one part nitrogen, one part oxygen. It’s a well known vasodilator and cellular signaling molecule wi...
The Need for a New Migraine Treatment
Migraines are a debilitating neurovascular disorder characterized by frequent headaches, nausea, and sensitivity to light and/or sound among other symptoms. Th...
The Many Pathways of Parkinson’s
A friend of mine is quite fond of tattoos. She has several, and they all have their own special meaning. My favorite of hers, though, is the words “I love you” ...
The many causes and symptoms of Parkinson's
Most of us have heard about Parkinson’s disease and can visualize the symptoms of the disease. You probably picture Muhammad Ali or Michael J. Fox exhibi...