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 ...
Tag: Neurochemistry
Whether a Liberal Education is as Impactful as Liberal Colleges Claim
What makes a college experience beneficial beyond the gaining of a degree and/or the making of college, sometimes lifetime, friends? Concordia College, and oth...
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...
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, ...
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...