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Invisible Modulators of Fear: How the Gut Microbiome Alters Fear Extinction

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Learning to avoid a threat as well as knowing when something is no longer dangerous is crucial for an organism’s survival. Being able to shake off fearful memories after a… 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

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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
Feature image depicting the profile of a person's head with puzzle pieces where the brain would be, centered on a background with wavy stripes to represent hallucinations associated with schizophrenia. Designed by Alexa Erdogan.
Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception 

Cognition in Schizophrenia: The Missing Piece of the Therapeutic Puzzle

Jessica Brown 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , ,
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
Feature image depicting a brain in the center of a circle with a visual illusion background. On the left is a hand, palm up, holding a heart. On the right, another hand is tentatively reaching out to grab it. Designed by Alexa Erdogan.
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Understanding Visual Illusions Can Make Us More Empathetic

McKenna Becker 1 Comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Philosophers and neuroscientists agree that if there is an objective reality, human beings can’t perceive it: philosophers refer to objective reality as a perception independent of any conscious awareness. Neuroscientists… Read more
Comic of a person in bed surrounded by worried faces, witches, out-of-body experiences, and ghosts. Illustrated by Rajamani Selvam.
Brain Basics Consciousness Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders Sensation and Perception Sleep 

Sleep Paralysis: What Is It and What Causes It?

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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
Brain Books by Knowing Neurons. The Case Against Reality by Donald Hoffman. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett & Jooyeun Lee.
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Book Review and Author Interview: The Case Against Reality by Donald Hoffman

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A full interview with Donald Hoffman follows this book review Does the moon still exist when you’re not looking at it? In a provocative new book titled The Case Against… Read more
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease [Infographic]

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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
Feature image depicting a fetus in the womb of a pregnant woman experiencing pain shortly after birth and having that pain show up later on in adulthood. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.
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How Pain in Newborns Can Have Lifelong Consequences

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You probably don’t remember anything from when you were an infant. However, chances are that you experienced some pain immediately after you were born. You might have needed an IV… Read more
Feature image of a labryinth next to an ear (as a play on the inner labryinth of the ear). Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.
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Neuro Primer: Vestibular System

Alexa Erdogan 1 Comment , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Have you ever watched shaky camera footage taken by someone running frantically through the forest? The camera shot shakes and bounces, making it difficult to get a clear view of… 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?

Shaun Khoo 0 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
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
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Music for the Mind: How Music Nurtures Cognitive Development

Alexandria Weaver 2 Comments , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
Imagine listening to your favorite song, how it makes you feel, and the flood of memories the sounds bring with them. Music is well known for its ability to evoke… Read more