Alzheimer's disease is a genetic brain disorder that eventually leads to the destruction of brain…
Karina KakJanuary 13, 2016
2016 is here! With a new year comes new life resolutions, and fitness is always…
Quang CaoJanuary 9, 2016
Not much is understood about suicide. Why some people are more inclined than others to attempt…
Connie GiangJanuary 2, 2016
Our brains shrink by around 5% every decade after the age of 40, causing memory impairment,…
Benjamin YangDecember 10, 2015
Stem cell research has blown up in recent years and has made some truly incredible…
Tory DoolinNovember 24, 2015
The human brain is likely the most remarkably complex organ known to man. It controls every…
Shriraj SusarlaNovember 20, 2015
Blood is important to how our bodies function. Blood contains red blood cells, white blood…
Raymond HoNovember 10, 2015
Most of us have heard the expression "hard of hearing", and we've seen elderly folks…
Shriraj SusarlaNovember 5, 2015
As humans, one of our greatest gifts is our ability to consciously make decisions; it's…
Shriraj SusarlaOctober 31, 2015
The brain is a complex organ that people are constantly trying to understand. Brain circuitry…
Raymond HoSeptember 19, 2015
Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder; its complexity is well-illustrated by the ribbon of puzzle pieces that…
Tory DoolinSeptember 9, 2015
As anyone who follows collegiate or professional football can attest to, concussions, one of the…
Amit KumarSeptember 8, 2015
Scientists are now able to grow human brain cells (neurons) in petri dishes by using…
Annie DinhSeptember 4, 2015
Imagine walking down a dimly lit hallway at night or a pitch black alleyway. You feel…
Shriraj SusarlaAugust 22, 2015
Of all the known malarial complications so far, cerebral malaria is the deadliest. Malaria, a…
Shriraj SusarlaAugust 4, 2015
It has long been suspected that children born into wealthier families receive a higher quality…
Angeline NguyenAugust 4, 2015
Head direction cells are one of several types of cells that help orient mammals in their surroundings.…
Benjamin YangJuly 11, 2015
As a college student, getting an adequate amount of sleep is extremely challenging. Having to…
Amit KumarJuly 9, 2015
