Autism vs. Asperger's Syndrome
One of the articles we read had the main topic of autism and the environmental and genetic factors that can cause it. In the article it talks about the redox/me...
Tag: Neurochemistry
Ethanol and Knockouts… Mice, that is
One of the articles we focused on was a review on the signaling caused by ethanol (commonly known as alcohol). Ethanol has various cellular effects that result ...
Final Thoughts on Neurochemistry
Neurochemistry was a unique science course, different from any of my other courses throughout my college career. We read articles, focusing on understanding the...
Axons, Concussions, and MMA
Head injuries are becoming an increasing concern, especially with contact sports. Successive concussions without treatment are also an issue. Concussive force t...
A Capstone to My Neuronal Foundation
Throughout my neuroscience minor endeavor I gained knowledge about the structures and functions of the brain’s anatomy. The brain is very complicated and intric...
Drunken words are honest thoughts.
Alcoholism is a serious problem around the world and especially in the U.S. Alcoholism affects some 14 million people in the United States alone, costing $ 184 ...
Alcohol : Why are we addicted to it?
Alcoholism is one of the serious addiction problems that we are facing today. Data state that alcoholism affect some 14 million people in the United States alon...
Things I learned…
The final blog. I can’t believe the semester is over. It doesn’t seem real – there isn’t even snow on the ground. I would like to end my semester with one last ...
How Far is too Far?
Throughout the course of the semester in neurochemistry we have learned how to dissect, interpret, and form opinions on research articles dealing the neurologic...
Does Sheldon Cooper Have Autism?
“Knock! Knock! Knock! Penny? Knock! Knock! Knock! Penny? Knock! Knock! Knock! Penny?” All you fans out there who watch our beloved Shelly on the CBS sit-com Big...