An Introduction to Septum Pellucidum Some babies may grow to display certain unusual behaviours early in childhood. They include difficulty in learning, seizures and vision impairments. After further research, scientists were able to isolate this condition to the absence of the septum pellucidum in the brain. What is Septum Pellucidum? The septum pellucidum (or translucent […]
It is rare to find babies born without the septum pellucidum (SP), which is part of the structure of the brain. The septum pellucidum is a thin membrane is normally positioned in the middle of the brain separating the two halves of the brain. It is connected to a cluster of nerve fibres, called the […]
Body functions, interpretation of information from one’s surroundings and the importance of the mind and soul are all embodied in the most spectacular and complex organ of the body called the brain. Brain cells make up the functional units that govern particular tasks like creativity, intelligence, memory and emotions towards experiences. The brainstem is like […]
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 […]