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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


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 10, 20255 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


Pregnancy and PTSD
By Alexa Kightlinger Experiencing trauma is a relatively common human experience. In fact, a WHO World Mental Health Survey examined...
Aug 9, 20256 min read


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 4, 20256 min read


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 31, 20256 min read


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 30, 20255 min read


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 18, 202510 min read


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 15, 20254 min read


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 8, 20257 min read


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 5, 202511 min read


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 4, 20258 min read


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 28, 20255 min read


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 21, 20255 min read
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