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, ...
Tag: Neurochemistry
From Wnt to Wonder; The Neuroscience Behind Schizophrenia
From Wnt to Wonder → The Neuroscience Behind Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a complex and misunderstood disorder that affects emotional and physical behavior. E...
Underneath the Helmet: What Happens to the Brain After a Concussion and Why Athletes Should Care
Concussions are a common type of traumatic brain injury that results from physical trauma to the brain, usually a hit, blow, or sharp jolt (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2...
Nootropics: The New, Trending Drug That Makes You Smarter?
Artstract by Kailee Vigen Imagine a world where there is a magic pill you could buy at Target or Walmart that helps you focus, boosts your memory, and increases...
A World Without Empathy: An Insight into Antisocial Personality Disorder
pexels.com stock photo by Darya Sannikova Antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) is a mental health condition characterized by disregard for the r...
Schizophrenia: Cell Signaling to Hallucinations
Introduction to schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder affecting millions worldwide. Most commonly, schizophrenia is associated with positive sym...
Wnt Signaling’s Role in Schizophrenia
What is Schizophrenia Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that is hallmarked by an individual’s abnormal interpretation of reality that interferes with thei...
Oral Hypoglycemics to Treat Alzheimers?
Alzheimer’s and The Brain: Alzheimer’s is a neurodegenerative disease that results in memory loss and decreased cognitive function. It begins by at...
Concussions and sports safety
What is a concussion? Concussions are a risk that most contact sports pose to athletes; however, concussions can occur from being in combat and unusual a...
Neurochemistry at Concordia College: An Exceptional Opportunity for Personal Development
The Neurochemistry class at Concordia College has undoubtedly enhanced my college career in numerous ways that will be extremely applicable to my postgraduate s...