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When Machines can Understand: Seizure Prediction using Machine Learning
Written by: Annette Dao Edited by: Lea Kallo The Human Mind At what point does human cognition no longer become only understandable to...
Aug 21, 20254 min read


The Role of Pharmacists in Preventing Medication Errors in Hospitals
Written By: Michelle Zhang When I first became intrigued by pharmacy, I was drawn more than ever to pill bottles and prescriptions. I...
Aug 19, 20254 min read


Loneliness as a Public Health Crisis: An Analysis of Post-COVID Memory Loss due to Social Isolation
Written by: Saghi Naghizadeh Edited by: Gabriela Castro, Fernando Aguilar (Randall, M. et al., 2011) When the COVID-19 pandemic began, I...
Aug 19, 202511 min read


A Quiet Undoing: How Chronic Stress Silently Rewires the Mind
Written by: Ananya Ganji Throughout my life, stress has been a constant. Whether it be a dance recital, an exam, or a social event, I’d...
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Neuroplasticity in Action: Exploring Adult Language Acquisition and Multilingualism
Written By: Jolyn Le Edited By: Abbie Affum Introduction Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Perhaps as a way to order the...
Aug 14, 20256 min read


Visible Scars, Invisible Struggles: Cleft Lip Across Borders
By Abbie Affum. Edited by: Fernando Aguilar. What if a scar on your face meant a lifetime of being stared at, teased, or even shunned?...
Aug 13, 20256 min read


Exploration of CPTSD: Reparenting and Healing a Traumatized Mind
By Fernando Aguilar Edited by: Jacinda Taggett As someone who is interested in becoming a mental health professional, I receive a lot of...
Aug 13, 20258 min read


Persistency Over Consistency: The Neurodivergent Reality of Work-life Balance
By Eliora M. Introduction Imagine attempting to juggle five balls while standing on one foot, only to hear someone proclaim that...
Aug 12, 20254 min read


Thinking Through the Fog: How Postpartum Depression Disrupts Mental Clarity
Written by: Hannah Ramirez Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that impacts pregnant or postpartum women and affects 10-20% of...
Aug 11, 20255 min read


Lies We Feed Ourselves: The Truth Behind Cognitive Biases and Its Effects On Cognition
Written by: Eva Rong Here’s an interesting question I encountered in Daniel Kahnman’s book Thinking Fast and Slow : Steve is very shy...
Aug 11, 20255 min read


The Development of Neurotechnology in All Societies
By: Emmanuel Isaías Guízar Bayardo Imagine waking up one day and being able to use technology with your mind. As Kaylee R. Davis (2022)...
Aug 10, 20256 min read


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 9, 20255 min read
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