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knowing myalgic encephalomyelitis infographic

Kayla Lim May 15, 2023May 14, 2023 CFS, chronic fatigue syndrome, covid, covid-19, fatigue, Infographic, long COVID, ME, myalgic encephalomyelitis, neurological disease

Knowing Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

In this infographic, Kayla Lim discusses the basics of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and intricacies related to long COVID! Edited by Zoe Dobler, Vidya Saravanapandian, and Julia LaValley… Read More

Infographics Mental Health

Nadia PenkoffLidbeck January 12, 2023February 6, 2023 coronavirus, covid, Health, Infographic, mental health

Knowing Mental Wellness

January is Mental Wellness Month. In this infographic, Nadia Penkofflidbeck breaks down steps we can take to improve our mental well-being.… Read More

Infographics

Gil Torten November 23, 2021November 23, 2021 Infographic, SciArt, SciComm, treatments, Vision, visual system

A Close Up Look Infographic – #10 – Modern Treatments

In this new installment of our infographic series, A Close Up Look, KN Illustrator Gil Torten takes us on a journey through 3 of the most exciting treatments in vision… Read More

Infographics Neuro SciFi

Gil Torten October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Infographic, SciArt, SciComm, Science Fiction, Vision, visual system

A Close Up Look Infographic – #9 – The Bionic Eye

The bionic eye is a well-known example of sci-fi technology– but could it soon be more than just science fiction? Check out this new infographic, in which KN Illustrator Gil… Read More

Infographics

Gil Torten September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Infographic, Neuroscience, Retina, Retinal ganglion cells, SciComm, Science, Vision, visual system

A Close Up Look Infographic – #8 – RGC Density

Did you know you have a special cell type in your retina whose density can give us an approximate sense of how good your vision is? Check out this… Read More

Infographics

Gil Torten August 24, 2021November 2, 2021 Infographic, Neuroscience, SciComm, Science, Vision, visual system

A Close Up Look Infographic – #7 – The Visual Pathway

How does information about what we see around us reach the brain? Check out this infographic from Gil Torten to learn about each step in the intricate visual pathway,… Read More

A Close Up Look 6 - Eye Disease infographic

Infographics

Gil Torten July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Infographic, Neuroscience, SciComm, Science, Vision, visual system

A Close Up Look Infographic – #6 – Eye Disease

How might people with cataracts see the world differently? What about someone with a refractive error like astigmatism? In this infographic, KN Illustrator Gil Torten explores how different eye conditions… Read More

Infographics

Gil Torten May 28, 2021June 3, 2021 animal vision, Eyes, Infographic, Neuroscience, SciComm, Science, Vision, visual system

A Close Up Look – #5 – Optical Illusions

How do optical illusions work? Check out this infographic to learn about how the features of our visual system lead to some of these odd and intriguing optical experiences.… Read More

Infographics

Gil Torten April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 Infographic, Machine, neural network, Neuroscience, SciComm, Vision, visual system

A Close up Look Infographic – #4 – Neural Networks

Did you know that neural networks and some parts of the visual system work in a very similar way? Learn about the similarities between the two systems in Gil Torten’s… Read More

Infographics

Gil Torten February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 animal vision, chameleon, eye movement, Eyes, Infographic, Neuroscience, SciComm, Science, Vision

A Close up Look Infographic – #3 – Chameleon vision/Focusing

How do our eyes focus on moving objects and chameleon eyes zoom into their environment? Learn about the differences between the human eye and chameleon eyes in our latest infographic.… Read More

Infographics

Gil Torten December 9, 2020February 25, 2021 Animal research, Infographic, Neuroscience, SciComm, Vision

A Close Up Look Infographic – #1 – Retina

How does the octopus see the world? Learn about the differences between the human retina and the octopus retina in our latest infographic. An insightful infographic written and illustrated by… Read More

Did You Know?Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)

~ 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

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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

Autism Spectrum Disorder [Infographic]

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

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

Alternating Hemiplegia [Infographic]

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

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

Canavan Disease [Infographic]

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

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

What is Klüver-Bucy Syndrome? [Infographic]

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

Infographics Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

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

What is Bell’s Palsy? [Infographic]

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

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

What is Alexander Disease?

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

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

What is Angelman Syndrome?

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

Did You Know?Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber November 27, 2017December 18, 2017 Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Nature, Perception, Weird Animal Brain

Weird Animal Brain: Leaf Sheep Sea Slug

Remember photosynthesis: How plants capture energy from the sun. Chloroplasts (the green parts of leaves) are where the sun’s energy is captured.… Read More

Did You Know?Movement Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders

Kayleen Schreiber October 30, 2017October 29, 2017 Brain, Cortex, Dopamine, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Motor, Movement, Parkinson's Disease, Research, Science

Bite-size science: Cell replacement therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

In Parkinson’s Disease, specific cells in the brain die. Over time, this makes basic movements like walking and reaching for a cup impossible. Researchers are racing to find effective treatments.… Read More

Brain Basics Did You Know?Movement Sensation and Perception

Cari Ritzenthaler October 23, 2017October 22, 2017 balance, Brain, Cerebellum, Coordination, granule cell, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Movement, Neuroscience, Proprioception, Purkinje cell, Vestibular system

What is the cerebellum?

Learn about the mini brain you have at the base of your skull!… Read More

Did You Know?Movement Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber October 2, 2017September 29, 2017 Brain, Brain Injury, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Nature, Neuroscience, Prefrontal Cortex, Research, Science, TBI, Traumatic brain injury

Weird Animal Brain: Woodpecker

Brain damage is a major concern for us humans – car accidents, football, falling backwards. It’s pretty easy to cause a concussion. Woodpeckers, however, pound away daily using much more… Read More

Did You Know?Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber September 18, 2017September 17, 2017 Fact, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Lizard, Nature Neuroscience, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Perception, Science, Vision

Weird Animal Brain: Tuatara Lizard

The tuatara lizard is called a “living fossil” because it is the last surviving member of the Rhynchocephalia order. Learn more about the tuatara in the infographic below!… Read More

Did You Know?Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber August 28, 2017August 30, 2017 Brain, Color, Fact, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Neuroscience, Perception, Squid, Vision

Weird Animal Brain: Strawberry Squid

Also known as the cock-eyed squid, this beautiful and weird creature is unique not only because of its similarities to a strawberry, but also because of its two very special… Read More

Did You Know?Learning and Memory Neuro News

Kayleen Schreiber August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 Brain, Fact, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Learning, Memory, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Research, Science

Bite-size science: The brain remembers without staying the same

A new paper published this month in the journal Cell describes an unexpected finding about memory. Researchers used to think that memory required specific activity from the same brain cells… Read More

Did You Know?Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber August 7, 2017August 7, 2017 Brain, Drosophila, Fact, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Nature, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Perception, Receptor, Science, Smell, Synapse, taste

Weird Animal Brain: Fly

Fly lips are called labellum and fly feet are called tarsi. Both the labellum and tarsi contain taste receptors which help the fly find food. Think about that the next… Read More

Did You Know?Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber July 24, 2017July 23, 2017 Brain, Color, Fact, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Learning, Nature, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Perception, Research, Science, Vision

Weird Animal Brain: Brittle Star

Brittle stars are covered in protective outer plates, but they also have another structure of internal plates. A particular species of brittle star seems to be able to use these… Read More

Did You Know?Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber July 10, 2017April 17, 2023 Antenna, Brain, Fact, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Nature, Neuron, Neurons, Perception, Science, Smell

Weird Animal Brain: Moth

These beautiful little creatures are incredibly skilled at sniffing out mates. The pheromone the females release is called bombykol. Scientists are on the hunt for exactly how this pheromone activates… Read More

Aging Did You Know?Learning and Memory Movement Neuro News

Kayleen Schreiber June 19, 2017June 30, 2017 Alzheimer’s disease, Brain, Cortex, DNA, Epigenetics, gene, Genetics, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Learning, Memory, Nature, Nature Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Prefrontal Cortex, Receptor, Research, Science

Bite-size Science: Epigenetics help protect the aging brain

Epigenetics change which genes are active and which are inactive. Research over the past few years has shown that these changes are important for protecting the brain from neurodegeneration and… Read More

Did You Know?Movement Neuroscience Art Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber June 12, 2017June 30, 2017 Brain, Development, Infographic, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Ocean, Perception, Receptor, Sea Squirt

Weird Animal Brain: Sea Squirt

The brain is one of the most complex and amazing structures in the universe. It allows us to experience the world, feel, remember, and plan for the future. But for… Read More

Did You Know?Science Policy

Kayleen Schreiber May 10, 2017June 30, 2017 Bias, Fact, fake news, Infographic, Internet, Neuroscience, News, Reference, Research, SciComm, Science, Search, Source

Should you trust that article you’re reading?

It’s easy to find information on the internet — especially information that confirms what you already believe to be true. Through search engine bias, your Facebook newsfeed bubble, and confirmation… Read More

Brain Basics Brain Development Did You Know?Learning and Memory Neuro News Neuroscience Technologies Sensation and Perception

Kayleen Schreiber March 15, 2017June 30, 2017 2017, Alzheimer’s disease, Brain, Conference, Development, Fact, Florida, Infographic, Institute, Knowing Neurons, Learning, Max Planck, Memory, Neuron, Neuroscience, Perception, Receptor, Research, Science, Sunposium, Synapse

How does fundamental research help you?

Sometimes it’s hard to understand why scientists do what they do. Why spend a career studying cells, fungus, or flies? Other than being nerdy and wanting to learn about our… Read More

Did You Know?Movement Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber January 9, 2017June 5, 2019 Brain, Fact, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Neuron, Neurons, Neuroscience, Octopus, Perception, Weird Animal Brain

Weird Animal Brain: Octopus

The octopus almost reaches alien status when it comes to its brain and nervous system. And yet, the differences can help us understand more about the human brain as well… Read More

Did You Know?Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber November 21, 2016June 30, 2017 Artery, Blood, Brain, Cortex, Dive, Elasmobrach, Infographic, Manta Ray, Marine Biology, Neuroscience, Ocean, Retia mirabilia, Swim, Vein, Warm

Weird Animal Brain: Manta Ray

Last month, on the big island of Hawaii, I swam with giant, beautiful aliens. Or at least that’s what it felt like. I went night snorkeling with manta rays and… Read More

Did You Know?Sensation and Perception Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber October 31, 2016June 30, 2017 Brain, Electricity, Fact, Head, Infographic, Knowing Neurons, Lorenzini, Neuroscience, Organ, Perception, Receptor, Research, Science, Sense, Shark

Weird animal brain: Sharks

Everyone knows sharks are fierce predators. How exactly they hunt so well is in part due to their extra sixth sense: electroreception!… Read More

Did You Know?Movement Weird Animal Brain

Kayleen Schreiber September 19, 2016June 30, 2017 Brain, Bug, Cockroach, Disease, Fact, Infographic, Insect, Knowing Neurons, Neurons, Neuroscience, Pain, Science, Wasp, Weird Animal Brain

Weird animal brain: Jewel wasp

The jewel wasp’s venom is potent on two levels. … Read More

Did You Know?

Kate Fehlhaber March 23, 2016March 23, 2016 Editing, Frontiers for Young Minds, Infographic, Peer Review, Process, Publication, Publish, Publishing, Science, Write

What is Peer Review?

~ This infographic was made in collaboration with Frontiers for Young Minds. Check out the infographic we made for them here. ~ Written by Jillian Shaw. Graphics by Jooyeun Lee.… Read More

Did You Know?Neuroscience Technologies

Jooyeun Lee March 18, 2015March 5, 2017 Animal model, Cas9, CRISPR, Disease, Disorder, DNA, Double-stranded break, Editing, Enzyme, gene, genetic, Genome, Infographic, Knock-in, Knock-out, KO, Mutagenesis, mutation, PAM, Replacement, Scissors, Targeted, Technique, Therapeutic

CRISPR-Cas9: Targeted Genome Editing

~ Infographic by Jooyeun Lee and Kate Fehlhaber. ~ References: Hsu P. & Feng Zhang (2014). Development and Applications of CRISPR-Cas9 for Genome Engineering, Cell, 157 (6) 1262-1278. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2014.05.010 Fineran… Read More

Neuro News SfN 2014

Kate Fehlhaber October 8, 2014March 5, 2017 Annual Meeting, Education, Infographic, Neuroscience, SfN, SfN14, Society for Neuroscience

Get Ready for #SfN14 with #KnowingNeurons

This is an exciting time for neuroscience! The Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine was just awarded to three neuroscientists “for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system… Read More

Brain Basics Did You Know?Movement

knowingneurons August 25, 2014March 5, 2017 ALS, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Genetics, Ice Bucket Challenge, Infographic, Lou Gehrig's Disease, motor neuron, Muscle, Neurodegeneration, Neurodegenerative disease, Riluzone, SOD1

ALS: An Infographic and the Ice Bucket Challenge

The Knowing Neurons team accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!… Read More

Brain Basics Did You Know?

knowingneurons March 13, 2014March 5, 2017 Amygdala, Anarchic Hand Syndrome, Brain, Face-recognition, Facts, Infographic, myelin, Neuroscience, Olfactory Receptor, Pain, Phantom Limb Pain, Prefrontal Cortex, Synesthesia, Temporal Lobe

10 Brain Facts

Did You Know?Neuroscience Technologies

knowingneurons December 11, 2013March 5, 2017 Brain mapping, connectome, Connectomics, EyeWire, Infographic

EyeWire: A Game To Map The Brain

Solving the mysteries of the connectome may require something more powerful than a supercomputer. The makers of EyeWire think that it’s you who can help map the brain! This game was… Read More

Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2013 by Knowing Neurons

Neuro News SfN 2014

Kate Fehlhaber November 9, 2013March 5, 2017 @KnowingNeurons, 2013, Brain Awareness, BrainFacts.org, Conference, Infographic, Journal of Neuroscience, Meeting, Neuroscience, SfN, SfN13, Society for Neuroscience

The Society for Neuroscience Annual Meeting 2013

This is BIG week for neuroscience! Each year more than 30,000 neuroscientists from more than 80 countries come together in the largest scientific meeting in the world! At the Society… Read More

Zinc finger nucleases: genomic scissors via Knowing Neurons

Did You Know?Neuroscience Technologies

Jooyeun Lee October 24, 2013March 5, 2017 AIDS, CCR5, Expression, Fok1, gene, Genetics, HIV, Homologous recombination, Infographic, mutation, Non-homologous end-joining, ZFN, zinc finger nuclease

Zinc Finger Nucleases: Genomic Scissors

The potential to manipulate DNA sequences and insert genes with the use of zinc finger nucleases (ZFNs) has huge implications for human genetic disease therapeutics. One exciting example is a… Read More

A World Without Pain Knowing Neurons Jillian Shaw Ouch

Did You Know?Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception

Jillian L. Shaw September 25, 2013March 5, 2017 2006, Al-Gazali, An SCN9A channelopathy causes congenital inability to experience pain, Cox, Dorsal Root Ganglia, Infographic, mutation, Nature, Nav1.7, Neuropathic, Nociceptor, Pain, SCN9A, Sodium channel, Somatosensory, Tetrodotoxin

A World Without Pain

In Northern Pakistan, a ten-year old street performer awed and horrified crowds with his ability to place knives through his arms and walk across burning coals all seemingly without pain.… Read More