Causes of Alzheimer’s
The healthy human brain contains tens of billions of neurons, which specialized cells that process and transmit information via electricalContinue Reading
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The healthy human brain contains tens of billions of neurons, which specialized cells that process and transmit information via electricalContinue Reading
Exploring the central nervous system and its roles.
As we continue our tour of the fascinating academic discipline of the neurosciences, we will take a temporary stop to see the Hall of Fame of stress, the sympathetic nervous system.
By Victoria Livingston, Kelly Ward, & Jess Kwong for MIT HSSP ’18 **BONUS** Bloopers!
By Esha Rawat, Phoebe Shubin, Farrah Haytham, Chaimaa Hossaini, and Lindsay Bina for MIT HSSP ’18
An insight on Glutamate- the neurochemical glue at the heart of learning.
With lifespans constantly increasing and the age of medical technology at its peak, a counter-effect is being displayed through aContinue Reading
Why are our brains so susceptible to addiction? The answer lies in the way our brains are wired.
Now that we have covered the anatomy of a neuron and action potential, our nextContinue Reading
Discussing action potential and neurotransmitters in Neuroscience.