The Auditory System: From Sound Waves to Brain Waves
Our human experience is enriched by our senses. The world would appear to be a dull place if the brain did not endow us with the ability to construct visual… Leer más
Autor: JuanVelasquez
Superhuman Fearlessness? Think Again.
There are a handful of things that make me really uneasy. The mere thought of getting onto a roller coaster, especially the kind that slowly ascends hundreds of feet before… Leer más
Why Prairie Voles Fall in Love: A Chemical Romance
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, the most romantic day of the year. Couples will stroll down the lane, gaze into each other’s eyes, and experience one of the most enigmatic feelings… Leer más
Brain Changes for Sculpted, Efficient Memory
While I was growing up, I remember my parents and teachers saying, “Your brain is like a sponge.” Of course, I didn’t understand what they meant, but as cliché as… Leer más
Mitochondria: More Than Just a Powerhouse
Mitochondria are frequently implicated in several human disease states. From neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and Autism Spectrum Disorder, to metabolic conditions like diabetes and obesity, energy abnormalities are seen… Leer más
What Songbirds Tell Us About Human Nature
Every once in a while, we hear of amazing scientific feats about how some new drug successfully reduces weight without dieting or exercise in monkeys, or how scientists slowed aging… Leer más
2013: Making and Breaking Resolutions
Tomorrow, it will be 2013! And while it may seem that the world around us has not changed, calendars and clocks remind us that it’s time to kick old habits,… Leer más
Let There Be Light!
When I was an undergraduate student, I was an expert at pulling “all-nighter” study sessions prior to exams and project deadlines. Once everything was said and done the next day,… Leer más
A Close Look into the Alzheimer’s Brain
Your brain is able to store massive amounts of memories throughout your lifetime. There are cases, however, in which this ability progressively degrades and eventually disappears, giving way to problems… Leer más
Making New Blood Vessels Helps Neuronal Recovery
Our bodies possess unique and amazing capabilities for self-healing and repair. Time and again, we have witnessed (or experienced first-hand) someone with a broken bone injury. After some medical intervention,… Leer más
