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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 124 min read
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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 115 min read
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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 115 min read
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The Development of Neurotechnology in All Societies
By: Emmanuel IsaÃas GuÃzar Bayardo Imagine waking up one day and being able to use technology with your mind. As Kaylee R. Davis (2022)...
Aug 106 min read
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Differences in Optimism Among College Students Based on Academic Discipline
Tate Madison Abstract This research project aims to investigate the differences in optimism among college students by academic...
Aug 105 min read
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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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Pregnancy and PTSD
By Alexa Kightlinger Experiencing trauma is a relatively common human experience. In fact, a WHO World Mental Health Survey examined...
Aug 96 min read
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The Mental Toll of Technology: How Our Minds and Relationships Are Being Altered
Autumn Augustus In today's digital age, technology has become an inseparable part of daily life, from the constant ping of notifications...
Aug 46 min read
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Mechanistic vs. Functional Modeling in Cognitive Neuroscience: Bridging Divides Through Deep Learning
Written by: Davis Hobley Behavior is rooted in complex neural circuitry. From face-selective regions like the fusiform face area to the...
Jul 316 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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A Sociological Exploration of Stress and Its Impact on Alzheimer’s Disease
Author: Evelyn Fistler Editor: Morgann MacDonald Created using Canva: https://www.canva.com Introduction—What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?...
Jul 511 min read
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How camouflage scrambles visual cognition: Gestalt psychology in the real world
Magdalene Dochnal Early in the throes of World War I, the French military found itself in crisis. As infantry units sustained great...
Jul 48 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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COVID’s Impact on Competency Restoration
Written by: Alondra Alamillo What does it mean to be competent to stand trial? In the U.S., competency to stand trial (CTS) is a fair...
May 175 min read
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