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Knowing Eating Disorders

February 6, 2023 Sneha Chaturvedi 0 Comments Anorexia, Eating disorders, Illness

February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month. In this infographic, Sneha Chaturvedi explains the major risk factors, neurobiology, and treatment options for eating disorders.… Read more

Did You Know? Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Spanish

¡La tripa está más cerca del cerebro de lo que parece!

December 17, 2022December 16, 2022 Amin Kamaleddin Aprendizaje, Bacteria, células inmunitarias, comunicación células, enfermedad autoinmune, esclerosis múltiple, Memoria, microbioma intestinal, mielina, MS, patología

Artículo original: Your gut is closer to your brain than it appears! , Amin Kamaleddin ¡Somos más de lo que pensamos! Sí, así es. Si aún pensamos que cada uno… Read more

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Aprendiendo Sobre el Trastorno por Estrés Postraumático (TEPT)

December 11, 2022 Sarah Barron Amygdala, Anxiety, depression, Fight or flight, Hippocampus, Insomnia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma

Infografía original: Knowing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sarah Barron… Read more

Brain Development Infographics Multilingual Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Spanish

El Síndrome del X Frágil

December 9, 2022December 11, 2022 Melis Cakar Attention, Fragile X, genes, Genetics, Hyperactivity, Learning Disability, mutation, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Sensory Sensitivity, synaptic plasticity

Infografía original: Fragile X Syndrome, Melis Cakar Julio fue el mes de conciencia para el síndrome del X frágil. Aprende más con esta nueva infografía por ilustradora Melis Cakar!… Read more

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Knowing HIV/AIDS

December 7, 2022December 7, 2022 Sneha Chaturvedi AIDS, HIV, Immune cells, Immune System, Infection, Nerves, neurological disease, Viral Infection

This month is HIV/AIDS Awareness Month! Sneha Chaturvedi shares information about the disease.… Read more

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

This is Your Brain on COVID

November 22, 2022November 20, 2022 Chris Gabriel covid-19, hazard rates, Infection, influenza, Nervous System, neurological disease, peripheral neurons, respiratory infection, SARS-CoV-2

By Chris Gabriel The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the way we live our lives and has been a driving force behind global policy since its emergence in late 2019. Some… Read more

Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Recently reported fraudulent research in Alzheimer’s: does this actually risk a key theory of the disease?

September 2, 2022September 9, 2022 Diana Ortega Cruz Alzheimer’s disease, Amyloid beta, brain tissue, FDA, fraudulent research, neuropathological diagnosis, opensource research, PET, Protein, research community, rodent model, Tau, western blot

By Diana Ortega Cruz In previous articles at Knowing Neurons, we have discussed the neurobiology of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), the most common form of dementia. This neurodegenerative disease has long… Read more

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

A Tale of Two Autisms

August 18, 2022December 30, 2022 Lauren Wagner Asperger, Autism, Intelligence, Kanner, neurodivergent, overstimulation, Psychiatry, scientific discovery, Sensory, symptoms

By Lauren Wagner The Neuroscience of Autism, edited by Rajesh Kana, is the most recently published textbook on the history, characterization, and neuroscience of autism spectrum disorder. Lauren Wagner walks… Read more

Brain Development Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Fragile X Syndrome

August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 Melis Cakar Attention, Fragile X, genes, Genetics, Hyperactivity, Learning Disability, mutation, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Sensory Sensitivity, synaptic plasticity

July is Fragile X awareness month. Learn more about Fragile X with our illustrator Melis Cakar’s new infographic!… Read more

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Knowing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

June 29, 2022August 3, 2022 Sarah Barron Amygdala, Anxiety, depression, Fight or flight, Hippocampus, Insomnia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Trauma

Brain Basics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Spanish

El legado epigenético del trauma

May 28, 2022October 19, 2022 Eric Harvey ADN, Ansiedad, depresión, Epigenética, Genética, Holocausto, Kristallnacht, Metilación, Rachel Yahuda, TEPT, Trastorno por Estrés Postraumático, Trauma

Artículo original: The Epigenetic Legacy of Trauma Eric Harvey Traducido por Reyna Ediss La tarde del 9 de noviembre de 1938 comenzó con la solemnidad típica del otoño para muchos… Read more

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La excitación y la inhibición: El yin y el yang del cerebro

May 28, 2022June 6, 2022 Joel Frohlich Autismo, Balance E/I, Cerebro, complejidad, convulsiones., criticalidad autoorganizada, Criticidad, Electroencefalograma, Epilepsia, Epiléptico, Esquizofrenia, Estado crítico, Excitación, GABA, glutamato, Inhibición, Ley de potencia, Trastorno

Artículo original: Excitation and Inhibition: The Yin and Yang of the Brain Joel Frohlich Traducido por Mariangelina Martínez Para crear un sistema nervioso funcional solo se ocupan dos fuerzas: la excitación y la… Read more

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Los microbios que nos hacen humanos

May 28, 2022May 24, 2022 Shuhan He Ansiedad, eje cerebro-intestinal, estado de ánimo, gérmenes, microbios, microbiota, probióticos, Salud Mental

Artículo original: The Microbes that Make Us Human Shuhan He Traducido por Dalí Jiménez Cualquiera que se haya manchado de brillantina sabe que inevitablemente la seguirá encontrando muchos días después… Read more

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Iluminando el cerebro con la optogenética

May 28, 2022May 24, 2022 Brainfacts.org Alga, Biomimetismo, BrainFacts.org, Canalrodopsinas, enfermedad de Parkinson, Estimulación Cerebral Profunda, Optogenética, Retina, Video

Artículo original: Lighting up the Brain With Optogenetics Brainfacts.org Traducido por Dalí Jiménez Los científicos que estudian el moco de estanque descubrieron su capacidad peculiar de sentir la luz, incluso… Read more

Brain Basics Multilingual Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sleep Spanish

La pesadilla ineludible del insomnio familiar fatal

May 28, 2022May 27, 2022 Sean Noah Cerebro, Corteza, Enfermedad, Genética, Insomnio, Insomnio familiar fatal, Neurociencia, Neurociencia molecular, Priones, Psiquiatría, Sueño, Trastorno, Trastorno del sueño

Artículo original: The Inescapable Nightmare of Fatal Familial Insomnia Sean Noah Traducido por Estefany Ochoa Una maldición familiar A principios de la década de 1980, un médico italiano estaba investigando… Read more

Aging Infographics Movement Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Knowing Parkinson’s Disease

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022 Himani Arora Aging, Bradykinesia, Dopamine, Neurodegeneration, Neurological Disorder, Parkinson's Disease

Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Science Policy

Criminalization is an outdated approach to the US addiction crisis

April 27, 2022April 26, 2022 Cecilia Rabayda Cognition, Decriminalization, Drugs, mental health, Opiates, Psychosocial, Science Policy

(And why now is the perfect time to change it) The first time I heard the word prohibition was in eighth grade. The 18th amendment banned alcohol in 1918 in… Read more

Cognition Consciousness Learning and Memory Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Seizure Disorders: An On-Going Mystery

March 29, 2022March 29, 2022 Ayushe Sharma Epilepsy, Microglia, Neuroimaging, Neuroinflammation, Neurological Disorders, Seizures, Traumatic brain injury

The word “epilepsy” comes from the Greek epilambanein, meaning “to seize, take hold of, or attack” (Baloyannis, 2013). As evidenced by historical accounts and works of art, epilepsy has existed… Read more

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Rare Disease Day

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 Melis Cakar ALS, Cognition, Huntington’s disease, Neurodegeneration, Pharmacology, Rare Diseases, Rett syndrome

It is Rare Disease Day. And to bring awareness to these diseases that have often been understudied, please read this new infographic that discusses a few of these rare conditions.… Read more

Brain Development Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Face Perception in Autism Spectrum Disorder

February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 Elaheh Akbarifathkouhi Amygdala, ASD, Autism, fusiform face gyrus, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Social Communication

Human beings are a highly social species. In order to survive and thrive, we rely on social exchanges in which we constantly keep track of others’ faces (Leopold & Rhodes,… Read more

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Cerebral Organoids Reveal New Angles for Understanding the Human Brain

January 11, 2022 Claudia Nguyen Brain development, Development, Neurological Disorder, Neuropsychiatric diseases, Neuroscience Methods, Organoids, Techniques

When you think of researchers growing “mini-brains,” you might picture a mad scientist out of a sci-fi or horror movie. But the reality looks quite different. Cerebral organoids, often colloquially… Read more

Brain Development Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

The Why of the Cry

December 14, 2021September 14, 2022 Lauren Granata Acoustics, cry, Development, Evolution, Genetics, infants, Postpartum, Psychiatric Disorders, Ultrasonic Vocalizations

When you hear a baby relentlessly crying on an airplane, even through your noise-cancelling headphones, you can do nothing but sigh in defeat. With all hope of an in-flight nap… Read more

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Hydrocephalus Treatment Advances: time to shunt the outdated shunts

November 10, 2021December 13, 2021 Rebecca Munday CSF, Disease, hydrocephalus, medical devices, pediatrics, Technology, treatments

Imagine being in so much pain it is impossible for your brain to shut down and fall asleep. Worse yet, you cannot sit up, stand up, or walk around because… Read more

Brain Basics Brain Development Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Depression: The Role of Chronic Inflammation

July 5, 2021June 22, 2022 Anna Chaplin depression, Inflammation, mental health, Neuroinflammation, Psychiatric Disorders

Depression is a common mental disorder affecting around 4% of the world’s population. Evidence suggests that chronic inflammation plays an important role in the development of depression. Indeed, around one… Read more

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The Promise of Service Dogs in Autism

June 14, 2021November 5, 2021 Caitlin Goodpaster

I was in my junior year of college at Ohio State University when my roommate roped me into joining an organization called 4 Paws for Ability, a group that trains… Read more

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Dialogues in Music Therapy and Social Neuroscience: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Clinical Progress

April 13, 2021November 8, 2021 Zoe Dobler Development, EEG, Emotion, fMRI, Music, Music Therapy, Psychiatric Disorders, Social Neuroscience, Therapy

In his book “Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain”, the neurologist Oliver Sacks stated that music can “calm us, animate us, comfort us, thrill us, or serve to organize… Read more

Did You Know? Mental Health Neuro Primer Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Neuro Primer: Addiction Basics

March 22, 2021May 31, 2021 Elizabeth Burnette Addiction, Alcohol, Behavioral Neuroscience, Hippocampus, Nucleus accumbens, Tolerance, Withdrawal

Spanish Translation also available here: Neuro Cartilla: Los principios básicos de la adicción ~~~ From alcohol to opioids to cocaine, most of us are familiar with addictive substances. But how does… Read more

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The Nocebo Effect

January 3, 2021June 3, 2021 Elizabeth Burnette Bias, Classical Conditioning, Drug, negative symptoms, Placebo effect, Treatment

Most of us have heard of the placebo effect – the phenomenon in which patients experience improvements in health simply due to their belief in the efficacy of a medical… Read more

Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

The Default Mode Network and Depression

December 20, 2020February 18, 2021 Stacey Neglia Anxiety, Default mode network, depression, fMRI, Meditation, PET, Psychedelics

The inner landscape of the mind can be a dark and gloomy place for people with depression and anxiety. It is often filled with negative self-talk and repetitions of bad… Read more

Big Ideas Consciousness Did You Know? Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Focused Ultrasound: A Stimulating New Strategy To Treat Severe Brain Damage

October 27, 2020February 18, 2021 Joshua Cain brain imaging, Consciousness, Deep Brain Stimulation, Thalamus, transcranial electrical stimulation

A year into my doctoral training at UCLA, I escape the noisy hustle and bustle of Ronald Reagan Hospital at midday, into a clean and quiet room in the Intensive… Read more

Aging Big Ideas Learning and Memory Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Can Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Delay Cognitive Decline?

October 6, 2020October 7, 2021 Charmi Porwal Age, Age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Metabolism, Oxygen

Mental abilities change throughout life, first as a result of brain maturation and later with the ageing of brain cells and their billions of complex interconnections. As we age, our… Read more

Big Ideas Mental Health Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Could a computer game help to tackle intrusive memories from traumatic events?

August 31, 2020August 31, 2020 Mariella Careaga Computer Games, Gaming, Intrusive Memories, Memory, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Tetris

Nowadays, experiencing shocking and dangerous situations in which you think yours or someone else’s life is in danger is not rare. People who are exposed to, or have witnessed life-threatening… Read more

Did You Know? Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

August 17, 2020August 17, 2020 Rajamani Selvam ADHD, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, Infographic, neurodevelopmental disorer, Neurological Disorder, Neuroscience, psychological disorder, SciComm, Science

~ Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal levels of impulsive and hyperactive behaviors which occurs in both children and adults. Symptoms appear around 3-… Read more

Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Cognition in Schizophrenia: The Missing Piece of the Therapeutic Puzzle

April 22, 2020April 17, 2020 Jessica Brown Antipsychotic drugs, Cognition, Cognitive Remediation Therapy, Hallucination, Memantine, Neurological Disorder, NMDA, NMDA receptor, Quality of life, Relapse, Schizophrenia, Therapeutic Approaches

What kind of mental image springs to mind upon reading the word ‘schizophrenia’? Many envisage individuals locked in dark institutions, plagued by non-existent voices and vivid hallucinations. Fortunately, modern antipsychotic… Read more

Brain Basics Consciousness Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception Sleep

Sleep Paralysis: What Is It and What Causes It?

December 30, 2019June 3, 2021 Mira Rakicevic Anxiety, Cataplexy, circadian rhythm, EEG, Electromyogram, Genetics, Hallucination, hypnagogic hallucination, Hypnopompic, Insomnia, Narcolepsy, NREM sleep, parasomnia, PER2, Polysomnography, REM sleep, Sleep, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Atonia, Sleep paralysis, stress, Vestibular-motor Hallucination

Sleep paralysis is a type of REM parasomnia or abnormal behavior that takes place during the REM sleep cycle. Also known as sleep atonia, this condition refers to the feeling… Read more

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) Feature Image

Infographics Movement Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease [Infographic]

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Autosomal dominant, Autosomal Recessive, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Electromyogram, Genetic Mutation, Genetic Testing, Muscle Atrophy, mutation, myelin, Nerve Conduction Study, peripheral neuropathy, Sensory Loss, X-linked Dominant

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a peripheral neuropathy disorder that affects various genders and ethnic groups worldwide. Nerve cell abnormalities are associated with this disorder and are linked to symptoms such as… Read more

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorder [Infographic]

November 6, 2019September 1, 2020 Rajamani Selvam Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Infographic, language, Neurodevelopmental Disorder, Social Communication, Vaccines

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in language acquisition and social communication. The disorder is referred to as a “spectrum,” as individuals can exhibit a… Read more

Brain Development Infographics Movement Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Alternating Hemiplegia [Infographic]

October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Alternating Hemiplegia, ATP, Autosomal dominant, de novo mutation, Genetic Counseling, Infographic, Movement, Neurodevelopment, Paralysis, Physical Therapy, Seizure

Alternating Hemiplegia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children. A characteristic symptom of the disorder is repetitive episodes of paralysis on one side or both sides of the body. The… Read more

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Canavan Disease [Infographic]

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Aspartoacylase, Autosomal Recessive, Brain Disorders, Canavan Disease, Development, genetic, Infographic, Leukodystrophies, myelin, White matter

Canavan Disease is a rare and fatal neurological disorder, in which the ability of neurons to transmit information is impaired due to damaged white matter in the brain. The disorder… Read more

Image of a brain with the words Kluver-Bucy Syndrome underneath it. Illustrated by Rajamani Selvam.

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Klüver-Bucy Syndrome? [Infographic]

May 8, 2019May 8, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Agnosia, Brain Tumor, Infographic, Kluver-Bucy Syndrome, Memory, Neurodegeneration, Neurological Disorder, Sexual Behavior, Temporal Lobe, Trauma, Viral Infection

Klüver-Bucy syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that causes damage to the brain’s temporal lobe. However, it is not life-threatening; medications and supportive therapy can help alleviate the symptoms. Learn… Read more

A cartoon image of a sun in the sky with golden rays extending outwards, with cannabis leaves on either side of the sun. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.

Culture Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Does Cannabidiol (CBD) Actually Help Anxiety?

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Grace Browne Amygdala, Anxiety, Anxiolytic, Autism, Cannabidiol, Cannabis, CBD, Cingulate Cortex, DEA, dementia, Dextromethorphan, Drug, EFSA, Epilepsy, FDA, fMRI, Marijuana, Neurotransmitters, Paranoia, Phytocannabinoids, Psychology, serotonin, Society, THC

Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound of the Cannabis plant, has exploded in popularity in recent times, touted as a medical “cure-all”. Retailers promise their products will heal cancer, stop dementia… Read more

Image of synaptic cleft in the background with a large cupcake on the right, topped with sprinkles in the shape of pills. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.

Big Ideas Culture Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Are Foods Addictive or Just Delicious?

April 4, 2019April 7, 2019 Shaun Khoo Addiction, Basolateral Amygdala, Classical Conditioning, Cocaine, Dopamine, glutamate, Neurotransmitters, Nucleus Accumbens Core, obesity, Operant Conditioning, Pavlov, Psychology, Relapse, Sugar, Tolerance, Withdrawal

We are surrounded by an abundance of delicious food. Throughout the developed world, cooking shows saturate our televisions and streaming video feeds advertise greasy burgers and decadent chocolates. Our addiction… Read more

Brain Basics Neuro Primer Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Neuro Primer: Sleep

March 20, 2019May 31, 2021 Joel Frohlich Adenosine, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer’s disease, ascending activating system, atonia, Brainstem, Caffeine, Coffee, Dreaming, dreams, general anesthesia, Hypnogram, Hypothalamus, locus coeruleus, NREM, Optic Chiasm, parasomnia, Raphe Nucleus, rapid eye movement sleep, REM, REM sleep behavior disorder, Sleep, Sleep paralysis, suprachiasmatic nucleus, synchronization, tuberomammillary nucleus

Spanish Translation also available here: Neuro Cartilla: El Sueño ~~~ It’s easy to ask: “Why sleep?” But we can also turn the question on its head: “Why wake?” We need… Read more

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Bell’s Palsy? [Infographic]

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Acupuncture, Analgesics, Bell's Palsy, Corticosteroids, CT, Electromyography, Facial Droop, Facial Nerves, Infection, Infographic, MRI, Muscles, Neurological Disorder, Paralysis, Physical Therapy

Bell’s Palsy is a neurological disorder that causes temporary weakness in the facial muscles and nerves. The disorder can be cured with medications and therapy. In this infographic, neuroscientist Rajamani… Read more

Brain Development Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Alexander Disease?

February 14, 2019February 15, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Alexander Disease, Development, GFAP, glia, Infographic, intellectual disability, Leukodystrophy, myelin, Neurological Disorder, White matter

Alexander disease is an extremely rare neurological disorder that severely impairs the functions of nervous system leading to intellectual disability and developmental delay. In this infographic, neuroscientist Rajamani Selvam explains… Read more

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Rett Syndrome?

January 9, 2019January 9, 2019 Rajamani Selvam Autism, CpG, Development, MECP2, NDD, Neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental disorer, Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome is a rare developmental disorder that affects girls primarily. In this infographic, neuroscientist Rajamani Selvam explains about the causes of Rett syndrome, clinical traits, and treatments available for the syndrome. You can… Read more

Learning and Memory Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Popular Articles

Understanding Noonan Syndrome

December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 Caitlin Aamodt Brain, bullying, Cell signaling, Charles McDowell, G-protein signaling, Genetics, intellectual disability, kinase, Learning, Long-term potentiation, LTP, Meme, Memory, neurodevelopmental disorer, Neuroscience, noonan syndrome, Novartis, phosphatase, Prison, PTPN11, Ras, Rasopathy

This past November the mug shot of Charles McDowell went viral after viewers noticed that the man in the photo had an unusual phenotype- specifically a larger than average neck.… Read more

Aging Learning and Memory Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Uncategorized

The Pathology of Alzheimer’s Disease

December 6, 2018December 5, 2018 Khayla Black Aging, Alzheimer's, Alzheimer’s disease, Amyloid beta, amyloid plaque, dementia, neurofibrillary tangles, Tau

Whether it be forgetting 20 years of your life or having the same conversation every five minutes only to forget it each time, memory impairment can take a large toll… Read more

Aging Culture Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Food for Your Brain: Mediterranean Diet May Help Your Neurons Live Longer

November 28, 2018November 27, 2018 Marco Travaglio Aging, Alzeihmer's disease, Brain, dementia, dietary fat, Fat, Food, income, Learning, MeDi, Mediterranean Diet, Memory, Oxidative stress, socioeconomic status

Historians consider it one of the ‘cradles of civilization,’ but for many scientists today the real value of the Mediterranean basin does not lie in its contribution to history. Home… Read more

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

What is Angelman Syndrome?

November 5, 2018November 5, 2018 Rajamani Selvam Angelman syndrome, Brain development, Chromosome, cognitive development, genetic, Genetic Disorder, Infographic, Neurodevelopment

Earlier this year, in a philosophical post, we considered whether children with a genetic disorder called Angelman syndrome are happy. Angelman syndrome is a rare disorder that many of our… Read more

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