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Trailblazing Thursday 14- Pain
Pain…it’s terrible isn’t it. Well, it doesn’t have to be! When we understand the biological causes and neurological factors which play into the sensation of pain, we allow ourselves to better our chances of tolerating and managing it. Join me on a journey to some godspeed recoveries, and read now!!
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Return Of Scholarly Sunday- Addiction
Addiction is universal, and based on our decisions, can befall any unsuspecting victim. However, it often stems from a lack of understanding of the science behind it, causing a spiral out of control. To learn more about a prominent issue today, join me, and read now!
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Mysterious Monday 13- Specialized Neuroanatomy
Oftentimes, we get so caught up in the wonders of the workings of the brain that we forget to appreciate the nuts and bolts which make it all possible. For a concise overview of many of the structural components of the brain, join me, and read now!!
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Mysterious Monday 12- Memory and Recollection
Ah yes, memory. Imagine we woke up one morning a literal blank slate. Life would be utterly dysfunctional if we were hit with an ultimate reset. What prevents that from happening? How is our memory developed and kept intact day after day, at our disposal. Join me, and read now!
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Trailblazing Thursday 12- Electroencephalography(EEG)
What is the first step to understanding something or someone?? Communication!! Hence, the same rings true for the brain. In order to understand the brain, we must understand the language it speaks in…but just how can we do such a thing?? Join me, and read now to find out!!
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Mysterious Monday 11- Hallucinations
I see you, but…you aren’t even there. Also, why do I taste Doritos in the dead of night? Such experiences are referred to as hallucinations, one of the most researched topics in modern times. To learn more, join me, and read now!!
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Trailblazing Thursday 11- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
CBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, may just be the tool we needed to treat many of the psychological disorders which plague our world. But how does it work? Join me, and read now!!
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Mysterious Monday 10- Consciousness
How do we think thoughts? It seems like a stupid question, but if we stop and ponder, it’s harder to answer than it may seem. But, we love a challenge! Join me, and read now!!
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Trailblazing Thursdays 10- Post Mortem Studying
Throughout this site, on almost every article, we discuss some sort of historical finding or breakthrough. But, have we ever appreciated how and when that breakthrough happened? Well, now we will!!! Join me, and read now!!
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Mysterious Monday 9- Capgras Delusion
What if you woke up some day, saw your mother…but was unsure if it was your mother? What if it was a stranger(but it really wasn’t)? One cannot even begin to imagine how bizarre that sounds. But, if you click on this article, there is no need to imagine. Join me, and read now!
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Trailblazing Thursday 9: Brain-Computer Interfaces
We have free will. We control our thoughts. Our emotions. Actions. Or so we thought…??? What happens when we connect a computer to our brain? Join me, and read now!!
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Mysterious Monday 8- The Placebo Effect
The placebo effect is probably a phenomenon you have heard of, due to its increasing importance in the medical world. We can use the powers of neurology to break down how prevalent it actually is, and what is behind the mystery. Join me, and read now!!
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Scholarly Sunday 8- Stress
Stress is an inevitable emotion we will all feel. But how much do you think you know about it? Is it that dreadful feeling of nervousness, of sweat…or is it an evolutionary response, and our emotions our made up? Join me, and read now!!
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Trailblazing Thursday 8- Advancements In Concussion Treatment
Everyone reading this is aware what a concussion is, but they may not be aware of what defines it, how it is caused, and its long term implications. Put on your safety caps, join me, and read now!!
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Mysterious Monday 6/7- Synesthesia
Imagine seeing the color red. Imagine listening to rap music. Imagine seeing the color red BECAUSE you were listening to rap music…hold on, what? Yes!! Synesthetics can literally experience more than one sense at once. Join me, and read now!!
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Scholarly Sunday 7- Autism and Its Interesting Nature
Autism is a psychological disorder which everyone has heard about. However, although it is natural to talk about treatment options and gene editing for prevention, it is rare that we talk about something positive when we talk about it. In fact, people who have it may have capabilities far beyond our imaginations. Join me, and…
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Trailblazing Thursday 7- Nanoparticles
You ever heard of nanobots, the somewhat fictional entities which can crawl around and perform functions without anyone noticing, like Ant-Man? Well, what if we had real life Ant-Man, and what if we could transport them to our brains? Join me, and read now!!
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Scholarly Sunday 6- Strokes
Strokes have taken millions of lives, and have also indirectly affected family, friends, loved ones, etc. The issue with strokes is their unpredictability prevents scientists from ever finding a concrete cure. Join me on a journey to discover the ins and outs of strokes and to potentially help yourself or someone you know, and read…
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Trailblazing Thursday 6- Neurofeedback
These days, many people talk about their emotions and conditions as if its some wave which dictates the path they go on. However, new neural technologies may be uncovering a secret- we have more control than we thought. Join me, and read now to find out more!
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Mysterious Monday 5- Hemispheric Headlines
Whenever you’ve completed a task in the past, have you heard someone call you “left brained” or “right brained,” and wondered what they’re talking about? Moreso, is what they’re saying even true. Interestingly, they’re talking about the hemispheres of the brain…the split down the middle. Join me to learn more, and read now!
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Scholarly Sunday 5- Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s…wait, I said that already
Alzheimer’s Disease, since its discovery a century ago, has been recorded to ruin millions of lives. The neurodegenerative disease has many tangles to it(literally), and it’s up to us to untangle its mysteries. Join me, and read now!!
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Trailblazing Thursdays 5- Neuroimaging Techniques
What fires when we think a thought, what does the flow look like when we ride a roller coaster, what’s released when we win a competition? I doubt any of you have ever seen your brain, but this article will teach you of the various methods that can enable just this feat. Join me, and…
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Mysterious Monday 4- Mirror Neurons
Everyone knows that the brain is amazingly capable of learning anything and everything. But what’s not so commonly known about are mirror neurons–which could be one of the main drivers behind learning themselves…not to mention open up a pathway in neurological advancement. Join me in learning about these fascinating structures, and read now!!
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Scholarly Sunday 4- Signal Propagation
You are reading this excerpt right now. Your lungs are contracting. You may have worked out today. Your digestive system is digesting. How does it know to do all of this, and more importantly, when to do all of this? Signal propagation is behind all of this, but how do the signals even signal? Figure…
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Trailblazing Thursday 4- Gene Editing in Neurology
Call your doctor and get Alzheimer’s screening done today! Nah, my brain’s edited. Imagine saying that. Imagine being 80 years old and thinking as clearly and as critically as a computer. Imagine an almost instantaneous reaction time in every situation. Gene editing is taking over the world, and it could very well spread to our…
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Mysterious Monday 3- Neuroplasticity and Adaptability
Our brain is capable of learning things. A LOT of things. But how does it learn things. How does it force our bodies adapt to situations? Moreso, how does it force ITSELF to adapt to situations? It’s an endless loop of mind control…join me for the answer, and read now!!
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Scholarly Sunday 3- Spiraling Into Depression
Depression has become way too common today, with nearly 1/5 adults experiencing it at some point in life. Save a life, educate yourself, and learn about the intricacies of the uncertain disorder, and read now!!
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Trailblazing Thursdays 3- In Deep Waters
Deep Brain Stimulation is allowing physicians for direct access into the brain and real visual representation of our complex neuronal circuits. Join me on a journey to see how DBS is shaping the medical world(and how it helps to see the shape of your brain), and read now!!
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Scholarly Sunday 2- Neurotransmitters
We know our brains run on electrical signals. But those electrical signals control movement, cellular processes, and abstract topics such as emotion and feeling. Join me on a journey, and figure out the starting point of how all of these signals are integrated into a boatload of info, and read now!!
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Trailblazing Thursday 2- Awake Craniotomies
Surgeries are pretty cool, yes, but surgeries while awake on our brains are even cooler! Ever thought it was possible to communicate with doctors during surgery? Well, find out how and Read Now!
