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Neuro Cartilla: Glía

diciembre 19, 2021diciembre 19, 2021 Alexa Erdogan enfermedad de Alzheimer, Astrocyte, Ependymal cells, glia, homeostasis, Immune cells, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Microglia, Neuro Primer, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurodevelopment, Neuroglia, Neuroscience history, Neurotransmitters, Oligodendrocyte, Rene Dutrochet, Rudolf Virchow, Santiago Ramon y Cajal, Synapse, synaptic plasticity, Synaptogenesis

Artículo original: Reading: Neuro Primer: Glia Alexa Erdogan Traducido por Adriana Pérez Todos los días, hay un grupo de células que trabajan sin cesar para vigilar y proteger la arquitectura neural… Leer más

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Neuro Cartilla: El Envejecimiento

junio 26, 2021agosto 6, 2021 Gabrielle Torre AD, Age-related cognitive decline, Aging, ALS, Alzheimer's, enfermedad de Alzheimer, Amyloid, amyloid plaques, Baby Boomers, beta-amyloid, Brain activation, Brain cells, Cardiovascular health, Childhood, Cognición, Cognitive performance, Corteza, dementia, Disease, Executive function, Exercise, Genetics, glutamato, Hippocampus, Longevity, Memory, dismunción de la memoria, myelin, sistema nervioso, Neurogenesis, neuroimagen, Neuronas, Neuroplasticity, Neurociencia, Neurotransmitters, Normal aging, Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease, Plasticity, Quality of life, Investigar, Science, Sleep, Sleep habits, Ventricles, Working memory

Artículo original: Neuro Primer: Aging, Gabrielle Torre Traducido por Daniela Semerjian ~~~ ¿Qué le sucede al cerebro en el envejecimiento? El envejecimiento normal viene con muchos cambios en la estructura… Leer más

An artistic take on the "monkey-to-man" cartoon, depicting the final result as a larger human near fast food with a red warning sign around it. Illustrated by McCall Sarrett.

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El Cerebro, las grasas saludables y la importancia de encajar en nuestros genes

junio 3, 2021agosto 6, 2021 Marco Travaglio Attention, Brain Fat, Corteza, dementia, depresió, DHA, Diet, Dopamina, Dorsal Attention Network, EPA, Evolution, Fat, Fish Oil, Frontoparietal Network, Genetics, Monounsaturated Fat, Neurological Disorder, Neurotransmitters, Omega-3, Omega-6, Polyunsaturated Fat, serotonin, supplements

Artículo original: Brain, Healthy Fats, and the Importance of Fitting Into Your Genes, Marco Travaglio Traducido por Jenna Hartstein ~~~ Nuestros cerebros son muy ricos en grasa. De hecho, cerca… Leer más

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Brain, Healthy Fats, and the Importance of Fitting Into Your Genes

noviembre 27, 2019junio 3, 2021 Marco Travaglio Attention, Brain Fat, Corteza, dementia, depresió, DHA, Diet, Dopamina, Dorsal Attention Network, EPA, Evolution, Fat, Fish Oil, Frontoparietal Network, Genetics, Monounsaturated Fat, Neurological Disorder, Neurotransmitters, Omega-3, Omega-6, Polyunsaturated Fat, serotonin, supplements

Our brains are extremely rich in fat. Indeed, about two thirds of the human brain is composed of fat, 35% of which consists of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids. What are… Leer más

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?

abril 18, 2019abril 18, 2019 Grace Browne Amygdala, Anxiety, Anxiolytic, Autismo, Cannabidiol, Cannabis, CBD, Cingulate Cortex, DEA, dementia, Dextromethorphan, Drug, EFSA, Epilepsy, FDA, Resonancia Magnética funcional, 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… Leer más

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.

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Are Foods Addictive or Just Delicious?

abril 4, 2019abril 7, 2019 Shaun Khoo Addiction, Basolateral Amygdala, Classical Conditioning, Cocaine, Dopamina, glutamato, 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… Leer más

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Neuro Primer: Glia

octubre 25, 2018octubre 25, 2018 Alexa Erdogan enfermedad de Alzheimer, Astrocyte, Ependymal cells, glia, homeostasis, Immune cells, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Microglia, Neuro Primer, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurodevelopment, Neuroglia, Neuroscience history, Neurotransmitters, Oligodendrocyte, Rene Dutrochet, Rudolf Virchow, Santiago Ramon y Cajal, Synapse, synaptic plasticity, Synaptogenesis

Every single day, a group of cells work tirelessly to monitor and protect the neural architecture of your brain. Some of them even move around, scanning neural networks like recon… Leer más

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Neuro Primer: Aging

octubre 10, 2018octubre 8, 2018 Gabrielle Torre AD, Age-related cognitive decline, Aging, ALS, Alzheimer's, enfermedad de Alzheimer, Amyloid, amyloid plaques, Baby Boomers, beta-amyloid, Brain activation, Brain cells, Cardiovascular health, Childhood, Cognición, Cognitive performance, Corteza, dementia, Disease, Executive function, Exercise, Genetics, glutamato, Hippocampus, Longevity, Memory, dismunción de la memoria, myelin, sistema nervioso, Neurogenesis, neuroimagen, Neuronas, Neuroplasticity, Neurociencia, Neurotransmitters, Normal aging, Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease, Plasticity, Quality of life, Investigar, Science, Sleep, Sleep habits, Ventricles, Working memory

What happens to the brain in aging? Normal aging comes with many changes in brain structure and function. As individuals approach the age of 65 years and above, they experience… Leer más

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[Podcast] Uploading the Human Brain

julio 19, 2018julio 19, 2018 Alexa Erdogan Alzheimer, Alzheimer's, enfermedad de Alzheimer, Cerebro, Calcium imaging, Cnidarians, connectome, Consciousness, Corteza, La electroencefalografía, o EEG,, Epilepsy, Interview, Jurrasic Park, Knowing Neurons, LEGO, long term depression, Long-term potentiation, LTD, LTP, Microscopy, Neurona, Neurociencia, Neurotransmitters, Parkinson's, Parkinson's Disease, Investigar, Sci-fi, Science, Ciencia ficción, SOMA, Upload

n a brand new episode of the Knowing Neurons podcast, we explore the concept of “mind uploading”. How would something like a mind upload really work?… Leer más