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The brain: is the organ located in the head and serves as the center of the nervous system in all vertebrate. The brain is the most complex organ in a vertebrate's body and is close to the sensory organs for senses such as vision.
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DEC 24, 2015Neuroscience
At this time of year, the Christmas spirit is supposed to be all around us. In our homes with family and friends or even ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 23, 2015Health & Medicine
There are three types of fat cells: white, beige, and brown fat cells. White fat cells are responsible for obesity. They ...Written By: Julianne ChiaetDEC 23, 2015Videos
Most people probably hate holiday traveling - the crowd, the long lines, and of course, the ensuing jet lag. The scienti ...DEC 23, 2015Neuroscience
While it is the 21st century, the promise of the Jetson existence of flying cars and robot housekeepers hasn’t act ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 22, 2015Health & Medicine
Processed foods rich in saturated fat have become a major part of the American diet. Two-thirds of American adults are o ...Written By: Julianne ChiaetDEC 22, 2015Neuroscience
Brain surgery is incredibly complex. When a team of neurosurgeons enters the operating room, it’s all business. Pa ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 21, 2015Clinical & Molecular DX
A portable, wearable heart defibrillator was recently approved for use in children at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. &n ...DEC 21, 2015Videos
Helmets are the norm in contact sports like American football. But here's the thing, helmets can't stop the brain from " ...DEC 21, 2015Neuroscience
Many people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. For some a glass of warm milk does the trick, or reading a ch ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 20, 2015Videos
Cuddling may be cute, and it may be a sign of young or undying love, but for those in relationships, it's actually a ver ...Written By: Anthony BouchardDEC 20, 2015Health & Medicine
Children commonly get concussions. Usually, those concussions happen while playing a sport. Concussions are caused by a ...Written By: Julianne ChiaetDEC 20, 2015Health & Medicine
Imagine you are about to take a test that shapes your professional future. You’ve studied for it, but what if you ...Written By: Julianne ChiaetDEC 20, 2015Clinical & Molecular DX
Could being bilingual actually provide a protective effect for cognition after a stroke? A recent study was condu ...DEC 17, 2015Neuroscience
Glioblastomas or GBMs are the most devastating kind of cancer tumor found in the central nervous system in adults. Tumor ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 16, 2015Neuroscience
Anyone who has ever tried to speak to someone who is engrossed in a video game or a television program knows that the vi ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 15, 2015Clinical & Molecular DX
Instead of invasive biopsies, doctors could soon detect melanoma metastasis with a handheld scanning device. A team of r ...DEC 15, 2015Neuroscience
Starting your day usually involves a pretty regular routine. A morning commute through traffic or the necessary coffee r ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 14, 2015Health & Medicine
Six to ten percent of pregnant women are currently being treated for depression with antidepressants. Women who stop tak ...Written By: Julianne ChiaetDEC 14, 2015Neuroscience
While studies on fitness and childhood obesity are quick to blame video games for the lack of activity in the lives of c ...Written By: Brenda Kelley KimDEC 13, 2015Videos
Anxiety is a natural state of mind where we worry about events that have happened or will happen. It's an evolutionary t ...Written By: Anthony BouchardDEC 11, 2015Videos
Love at first sight is something that a lot of people claim they've experienced; when they see someone they like, and au ...Written By: Anthony BouchardDEC 11, 2015Microbiology
Ever had jet-lag? This woe of long-distance travelers strikes when your circadian rhythm (or, biological clock) is ...Written By: Kerry EvansDEC 10, 2015Health & Medicine
A new study marks a step forward in figuring out the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD refer to a range of n ...Written By: Julianne ChiaetDEC 10, 2015Neuroscience
When a woman is pregnant there are many happy moments, but there are stressful times as well. Whether it’s nausea, ...Written By: Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 24, 2015
Neuroscience
At this time of year, the Christmas spirit is supposed to be all around us. In our homes with family and friends or even
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 23, 2015
Health & Medicine
There are three types of fat cells: white, beige, and brown fat cells. White fat cells are responsible for obesity. They
...
Written By:
Julianne Chiaet
DEC 23, 2015
Videos
Most people probably hate holiday traveling - the crowd, the long lines, and of course, the ensuing jet lag. The scienti
...
DEC 23, 2015
Neuroscience
While it is the 21st century, the promise of the Jetson existence of flying cars and robot housekeepers hasn’t act
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 22, 2015
Health & Medicine
Processed foods rich in saturated fat have become a major part of the American diet. Two-thirds of American adults are o
...
Written By:
Julianne Chiaet
DEC 22, 2015
Neuroscience
Brain surgery is incredibly complex. When a team of neurosurgeons enters the operating room, it’s all business. Pa
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 21, 2015
Clinical & Molecular DX
A portable, wearable heart defibrillator was recently approved for use in children at risk for sudden cardiac arrest. &n
...
DEC 21, 2015
Videos
Helmets are the norm in contact sports like American football. But here's the thing, helmets can't stop the brain from "
...
DEC 21, 2015
Neuroscience
Many people have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. For some a glass of warm milk does the trick, or reading a ch
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 20, 2015
Videos
Cuddling may be cute, and it may be a sign of young or undying love, but for those in relationships, it's actually a ver
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 20, 2015
Health & Medicine
Children commonly get concussions. Usually, those concussions happen while playing a sport. Concussions are caused by a
...
Written By:
Julianne Chiaet
DEC 20, 2015
Health & Medicine
Imagine you are about to take a test that shapes your professional future. You’ve studied for it, but what if you
...
Written By:
Julianne Chiaet
DEC 20, 2015
Clinical & Molecular DX
Could being bilingual actually provide a protective effect for cognition after a stroke? A recent study was condu
...
DEC 17, 2015
Neuroscience
Glioblastomas or GBMs are the most devastating kind of cancer tumor found in the central nervous system in adults. Tumor
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 16, 2015
Neuroscience
Anyone who has ever tried to speak to someone who is engrossed in a video game or a television program knows that the vi
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 15, 2015
Clinical & Molecular DX
Instead of invasive biopsies, doctors could soon detect melanoma metastasis with a handheld scanning device. A team of r
...
DEC 15, 2015
Neuroscience
Starting your day usually involves a pretty regular routine. A morning commute through traffic or the necessary coffee r
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 14, 2015
Health & Medicine
Six to ten percent of pregnant women are currently being treated for depression with antidepressants. Women who stop tak
...
Written By:
Julianne Chiaet
DEC 14, 2015
Neuroscience
While studies on fitness and childhood obesity are quick to blame video games for the lack of activity in the lives of c
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim
DEC 13, 2015
Videos
Anxiety is a natural state of mind where we worry about events that have happened or will happen. It's an evolutionary t
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 11, 2015
Videos
Love at first sight is something that a lot of people claim they've experienced; when they see someone they like, and au
...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
DEC 11, 2015
Microbiology
Ever had jet-lag? This woe of long-distance travelers strikes when your circadian rhythm (or, biological clock) is
...
Written By:
Kerry Evans
DEC 10, 2015
Health & Medicine
A new study marks a step forward in figuring out the causes of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD refer to a range of n
...
Written By:
Julianne Chiaet
DEC 10, 2015
Neuroscience
When a woman is pregnant there are many happy moments, but there are stressful times as well. Whether it’s nausea,
...
Written By:
Brenda Kelley Kim