Is the world becoming Autistic?
Autism in the United States has slowly become a more common occurrence. Right now approximately 1 in 68 American children are found be on the autism spectrum, t...
Tag: Neurochemistry
A Capstone Experience: Neurochemistry with Dr. Mach
I will preface this last blog post by openly stating my love of a liberal arts education, especially the education I received at Concordia College. Not only is ...
What is NO, and is it harmful?
Nitric oxide, NO, is a free radical that consists of one nitrogen and one oxygen bound together via a double bond. It is called a free radical because it has an...
The Missing Puzzle Piece: Environmental Factors in Autism Spectrum Disorder
As a symbol representing the face of autism in our society, the puzzle piece has come to represent the diversity and complexity of autism as a spectrum of disor...
Obesity: Moderation or Modulation?
There is an obesity crisis in the Unites States. We are getting fatter and fatter every year in this country, with now 33% of adults in this country being class...
Are Supplements The Quick Fix?
Approximately 29 million people are currently diagnosed with diabetes in the US. Some of these people have type 1, some have type 2, some use exercise and diet ...
Players Choice? or The Leagues?
Concussions have started to be brought forward after the discovery of many ex-NFL players developing and ultimately dying with chronic traumatic encephalophy (C...
More than just a treatment: Insulin
What is insulin? Insulin is almost always associated with diabetes as a treatment, but is that really the only function? Insulin is a hormone that is made in th...
Obesity: A Biological Trap
Obesity as a Brain Disorder Have you ever thought, “If I just had more willpower I could resist all the unhealthy foods I tend to eat”? I’m sure you have heard ...
Should Parkinson's Be a Priority?
Parkinson’s Disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects both motor and non-motor systems in the body, which is characterized by the death of neurons in ...