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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?

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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
Did You Know? Learning and Memory 

Blondes or Brunettes: It’s All About Conditioning

Jenn Tribble , , , , , , , , , , ,
Like it or not, we all have preferences in choosing romantic partners.  Piercings, freckles, hair color, eye color, body physique – through adolescence and into adulthood, we begin to develop… Read more
Learning and Memory Neuro News Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders 

Reconciling the Past with Pills: A New Approach to PTSD Treatment

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Over a lifetime, the human brain stores countless memories.  Some are mundane and practical, others are subjective, and some influence our thinking and behaviour.  Not all of them are good.… Read more
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