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Development Disorders in Childhood

Introduction Development disorders in children occur in a wide range of types and causes. A number of these disorders are mainly brain disorders, while others have more to do with the child’s behaviour. Neurochemical problems or structural…

Addiction and Substance Use Disorders

Behavioral Neuroscience

Introduction Addiction can be described as a severe substance abuse disorder, and is a brain disease that is manifested by the persistent use of substances despite their harmful consequences. People with addictions have distorted behaviour,…

A woman suffering from pyschiatric disorder

Psychiatric Disorders

Neuropsychology

Stress, obesity and poor diet trigger persistent inflammation, which can lead to heart disease and depression. We’re finally working out how to fight it...

The Use of Animals in Neuroscientific Research

Developmental Neuroscience

Introduction Neuroscientists seek to understand the mechanics of the brain, and to advance therapies for common neurodegenerative conditions and psychiatric disorders. To do this, they must examine complex brain functions at all levels of the…

What is Neuroscience?

Neurology

Neuroscience Is any science that focuses on the structure and the function of the nervous system and the brain. The study of neuroscience encompasses the development of the nervous system, as well as its structural and functional configuration.…

The Use of Technologies in Neuroscience

Computational Neuroscience

Introduction We are probably familiar with movies such as The Matrix, Avatar or the more recent Source Code, where scientists used bio-technology fused with the brain to carry out certain complex functions. Life does imitate art as real-life…

Core Concepts in Neuroscience

Neurology

Introduction The latest advancements in wire data transmission, biosensor technology and algorithms that process signals have provided significant breakthroughs in human neuroscience. This has led to major revisions of what we previously knew…

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The Connection Between Mind-Wandering And Mental IllnessOctober 23, 2023 - 11:51 am
It happens when you’re listening to good music at the opera. It also happens while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. It may be happening right now. And you don’t even know it. You are perhaps daydreaming. Also known as mind wandering, daydreaming is the inability to stay in the present. But when […]
Communication Among Brain CellsJune 29, 2022 - 12:11 pm
The human brain is filled with billions of cells that receive and send signals every second. Those signals affect everything about us, including the emotions we feel and the memories we form. When we receive fresh information, nerve cells swoop into action immediately, transmitting electrical signals which trigger the release of certain chemicals. These chemicals […]
Sense and PerceptionJune 29, 2022 - 9:21 am
Did you ever encounter a dejavu? It’s basically a feeling you’ve seen or heard something like this before, even though you didn’t…

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