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
Tag: neurobiology
Introduction to Neuroscience: The Central Nervous System
Exploring the central nervous system and its roles.
Introduction to Neuroscience: The Stress Response
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.
Stem Cells Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
By Victoria Livingston, Kelly Ward, & Jess Kwong for MIT HSSP ’18 **BONUS** Bloopers!
Neurodegeneration
By Esha Rawat, Phoebe Shubin, Farrah Haytham, Chaimaa Hossaini, and Lindsay Bina for MIT HSSP ’18
Introduction to Neuroscience: Spotlight on Glutamate
An insight on Glutamate- the neurochemical glue at the heart of learning.
The Effects of Lower Serotonin Levels on the Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
With lifespans constantly increasing and the age of medical technology at its peak, a counter-effect is being displayed through aContinue Reading
Why Do We Get Addicted?
Why are our brains so susceptible to addiction? The answer lies in the way our brains are wired.
Introduction to Neuroscience: Neurotransmitters
Now that we have covered the anatomy of a neuron and action potential, our nextContinue Reading
Introduction to Neuroscience: Action Potential
Discussing action potential and neurotransmitters in Neuroscience.
