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Autism’s Neurobiology: Brain Structure, Connections, And Neuronal Patterns
By: Lea Kallo Edited by: Annette Dao Why I Picked This Topic When I first started learning about autism, I realized I didn’t want to stop...
Aug 95 min read
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Music as Medicine—Neuroplasticity in Depression and the Effect of Music
Author: Evelyn Fistler Editor: Camaria Polk Introduction Music is an important part of human life, where cultures and communities...
Jul 305 min read
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Breaking the Cycle: Childhood Adversity, Socioeconomic Barriers and Mental Health
Written by: Daisy Draper Edited by: Jacinda Taggett During my adolescence, frequent school transfers exposed me to the stark differences...
Jul 1810 min read
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Stress and the Teenage Brain: How Chronic Stress Impairs Working Memory
By: Briana Barraza-Contreras Introduction Adolescence is often described as a difficult time, filled with academic expectations, social...
Jul 154 min read
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Embodiment in Action: Applications for Rehabilitation
Catherine Gooch Background The experience of having a physical self, of understanding our bodies as our own and as being contained...
Jul 87 min read
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Parenting Styles & Adolescent Substance Use
Written by: Alondra Alamillo Jocelyn, a 12-year-old girl, has just begun her sixth-grade year and is thrilled to transition from...
Jun 285 min read
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Precision Medicine: A powerful tool for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
By: Alexander Hindeleh Introduction: As the population of the United States continues to age, the prevalence of neurodegenerative...
Jun 215 min read
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More Than Molecules: A Circuits Approach to Schizophrenia
Part 1: The Mesolimbic Pathway Written by: Desiree Lano Image credit: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/newsroom/wired-for-life-study-links-in...
May 314 min read
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The blood-brain barrier: a notorious therapeutic target
Ean L. Small Introduction Neurological diseases, including Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's Disease, are ever-increasing with global...
May 245 min read
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