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- Religious Taboos Against Stem Cell Research: No Cure for Lou Gehrig's Disease 32 Years After My Cousin Died TorturouslyHe died when we were both about 28. I’m 57 and there still is no cure—and barely any ameliorative measures—for ALS. I believe that one of the main reasons has been the religious taboos against adult stem cell therapy or research. Too many people believe r
Human Reflexes: An Investigation of the Monosynaptic Hoffman Reflex and Polysynaptic Vestibulo-Ocular ReflexThis report utilizes original laboratory data to study human reflexes, particularly the stretch reflex and the Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex which is a reflex eye movement.- (Almost) Neurons from Skin CellsRecent research has managed to convert human skin cells into functioning neurons through a new method after conducting the same kind of experiment, but using mouse skin cells.
Tracts Found in the White Matter of the Spinal CordSpinal tracts are responsible for relaying signals to and from the brain. There are two types of spinal tracts; ascending and descending. Each of these types can further be divided down into other types.
The Nervous System: Understanding SynapsesSynapses are the points at which chemical and electrical signals are sent and received between cells. The cells often rely on neurotransmitters for the passage of information.
The Structure & Function of Neurons in the Nervous SystemNeurons are responsible for the function of the nervous system. Neurons can be classified in many ways and are responsible for many different actions within the body.- Understanding Nervous TissueThe nervous tissue is responsible for detecting and sending signals regarding stimuli to the body and reacting. There are two primary subdivisions of the nervous system; the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
- Understanding NeuronsThis article explains what neurons are, look like, how they function, and the systems upon which they rely.
- Nonviolence and Its Scientific Roots: Mirror NeuronsNeuroscientists believe that mirror neurons are evidence that humans are far more connected than people generally think.
- The Brain Functioning as a Computer TheoryThe neuron is the tiniest component of the brain. According to the computer/brain theory, it would be considered the CPU of the computer.
- The Role of Neurons in the Body and in Mental HealthNeurons are housed in the brain. They are responsible for sending messages back and forth within the brain and other parts of the body.
The Mystery of Mirror Neurons and AutismThis article discusses the possibility that mirror neurons contribute to the developmental disability of autism. Research is summarized and most recent findings are highlighted.- How Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) Technology Works: An OverviewThings that were science fiction 20 or more years ago are reality now. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology has made it possible for people with disabilities to see, hear, and feel sensory inputs.
- An Overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurological disease; this condition is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, which will eventually lead to the death of the individual.
- Brain-Computer Interfacing Technology May Help People with ALS and Other Disabling Diseases and ConditionsBiotechnology has advanced tremendously in the last decade or two. This fairly new, but not quite so new, technology is called brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
- Mirroring Neurons and Your ChildMirroring neurons connected to autism and childhood behaviors.
- The Parts of the Brain that Control MovementDifferent parts of the brain are responsible for controlling movements of various parts of the body and its organs. This article will take the readers through the most important parts of the brain that control movement.
- How the Brain Controls PleasureLearn how the brain responds to pleasure and how low levels of dopamine are related to Parkinson's disease and fibromyalgia. Rutgers neurologists have proven that pleasure produces natural pain blockers.
- Drugs, Addication and the BrainThe article will discuss drug addiction and its effects on the brain.
- Breakdown of Neuron Insulation Facilitates Memory LossMyelin Sheath breakdown is a contributor to memory loss.
- The Nervous SystemA complete summary of the nervous system. Follow the action potential through nerves, axons, synapses, to their final destination.
- Sherlock Holmes: The 2009 Movie. When Neurons RejoiceIn a world suffocated by sameness, the last version of Sherlock Holmes by Guy Richie, starring the great Robert Downey Jr. (the one who did Shakespeare in Love) comes like fresh water in the desert.
MIT Researchers Announce Brain Silencing TechniqueNeuroengineers can turn off neurons with light, and they hope to use the new techniques to develop treatments for brain disorders.
How We DecideI've always known that a marketing message should "connect" with your prospective customer's emotions. The traditional explanation has been that emotions truly rule the decision making process. This book explains why this mantra isn't quite right.
Commentary on Daniel J. Levitin's Book This is Your Brain on MusicThis article analyzes a popular book by a musicologist and provides explanations for how music really touches us using a scientific approach.- Human Reflexes: A Study of the Hoffman Reflex and Vestibulo Ocular SystemA subconscious reaction is called a reflex, which is a graded, involuntary response that occurs in response to an appropriate stimulus. A reflex acts in response to a deviation from ideal conditions within the body.
- When You Consume Alcohol in Excess, You Are Destroying Your BrainThis articles describes in detail just how alcohol destroys your neurons when you consume it in excess and how much you should drink to avoid this.
- Neurotransmitters-Serotonin: An OverviewWhat is a neurotransmitter and how does it affect us?
- Motor Neuron Disease Symptoms are Important to KnowThe nerves responsible for the tone (firmness) and voluntary movement of the skeletal muscles are known as the motor nerves. When there is a progressive weakness of the muscle in the body, the condition is called motor neuron disease.
- Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Improves Brain FunctionsTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation treats neurological problems, addictions, and improves memory recall through low a current from electrodes attached to the skull without any seizures.
- Our Brain, the Wonderful StoreOur brain is really a wonderful store. The unfathomable secrets of our brain are still a mystery. This essay describes how it stores information.
- The Art of Impersonation: How Mirror Neurons in the Brain May Make it EasierWhen it comes to impersonators in the entertainment business, you'll only find a rare few who are able to create dead-on impersonations of famous people.
Types of Cells in the Human BodyA short review on the types of cells in the human body, their function and other details.- Symptoms of Lou Gehrig's DiseaseReceiving a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is difficult for the patient and his family. They will be forced to watch his body deteriorate and die, while his mind remains perfectly clear.
- Motivation and the BrainThis paper describes the functions that occur within the brain while a person is being motivated. This paper uses exercise as the motivating factor.
- Can Machines Think?Given that a modern digital computer can compute anything that is computable and that the human brain is essentially a large biological computer, it follows that anything human intelligence can achieve must eventually also be achievable by a digital computer.
How Neurons WorkThe human brain is a relatively large organ that is connected to the spinal column and controls everything we do; consciously or subconsciously...- Learning and the Brain: The Wonder of NeuronsA discussion of the neuron's role in learning.
Mouse Brain Study May Shed Light on ObesityThey hope that their method, which uses magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, will give them a better understanding of why some people become obese and why others do not.
Younger Brains Aren't Necessarily More Flexible than Adult BrainsResearchers at Johns Hopkins have disproved the long held theory that younger brains have more flexibility than those in adults.
