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Autism Spectrum Disorder [Infographic]

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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
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.
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Does Cannabidiol (CBD) Actually Help Anxiety?

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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… Read more
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Neuronal Migration: A “Sliding Door” for the Future of the Brain

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Have you ever wondered how each cell of our body reaches its correct place? It is even more astounding when you realize that our body is formed from only two… Read more
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The Law of Attraction, the Placebo Effect, and the Immune-Brain Connection

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iomedical researchers call it “the most replicated experiment in the history of science.” Simply put, the placebo effect is a phenomenon where people who believe they are being treated for… Read more
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The Brain’s Building Blocks: Of Protons and Voxels

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hat’s in a brain? That which we call a voxel by any other name would sound far less confusing. Imagine all of the atoms in your brain. Now imagine how… Read more
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Excitation and Inhibition: The Yin and Yang of the Brain

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To make a working nervous system, only two forces are necessary: excitation and inhibition.… Read more
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Copy Number Variants: A Window into Psychiatric Illness

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The human genome consists of nearly 25,000 protein-coding genes – and a mutation in just one of these can have dramatic effects on our brains.  Remarkably, one tiny change in… Read more
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Neuron See, Neuron Do: The Mirror Neuron System and Clinical Implications

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If you grew up with siblings, it is likely that you have heard the phrase, ”Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.”  However, it wasn’t until a groundbreaking finding in… Read more
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An Interview with Steve Silberman, Author of NeuroTribes

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Ten minutes before I was scheduled to begin my interview with celebrated writer Steve Silberman, I still had not figured out which questions I wanted to ask him.  Staring down… Read more
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The Fugue of Life: Why Complexity Matters in Physiology and Neuroscience

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People like simplicity. Each decade, corporate logos grow progressively minimalistic, pop songs use ever simpler melodies, and visual art embraces simpler compositions, as Monet gives way to Picasso and Picasso… Read more