Issue 32 Morality and Decision Making Introduction If you were given the choice to divert a trolley down a different track and kill one person instead of remaining on a track that kills five people, would you make it? What if a trolley was on a path to kill five
snippet Scientists Develop a New Way to See into the Mind of a Behaving Octopus Octopuses have long been a subject of fascination. From deceiving predators to learning from past experiences, they display many behaviors associated with high intelligence [1]. This has sparked curiosity about their brain function and perception of reality. Octopuses also have large brains relative to
snippet Antisocial Addiction: Exploring Cocaine’s Effects on Empathy The study of empathy, altruism, and other behaviors that help another at one's own expense has long been a topic of interest and debate. Altruism was believed to be an evolutionary disadvantage, and for a while theories focusing on a biological understanding of it
snippet What Strategic Choices of Rhesus Monkeys Can Teach Us About Decision-Making and Optimization Decisions are constantly made in our daily lives. Whether it is to restock the morning cereal in the canister or watch a newly released Netflix series late at night, our decisions are more or less indicative of how we put value into the actions we make.
snippet Cannabidiol’s Therapeutic Potential for Chronic Pain Surgery is a powerful tool that enables an abundance of treatments for previously incurable diseases, but it doesn't always lead to a better life for the patient, sometimes due to post-surgical chronic neuropathic pain.
Issue 29 From Genes to Behavior: Unraveling Psychopathy with Neuroscience Psychopathy is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by the absence of emotional responses, lack of empathy, and poor behavior control, resulting in antisocial behavior and participation in criminal acts. Researchers suggest
Issue 29 Mirror, Mirror Have you ever flinched when watching a character get hurt on TV? Yawned when someone near you yawned? These reactions may be due to unique brain cells known as mirror neurons.
Issue 28 Is Free Will an Illusion? Neurobiological Basis of Human Agency and Volition Invariably, few can deny the integral roles of conscious free will and volition in our identities, beliefs, choices, interactions, and everyday lives. Introduction: Let’s get started with the main
Issue 25 An Introduction to Neuroeconomics Introduction Behavioral neuroscience and economics are two distinct academic disciplines which at first glance would not seem to have much in common. However, a deeper dive into the specifics of
Issue 23 The Neuroscience of ADHD In both public and medical understanding, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is often thought of as a simple attention deficit. However, continuing research has found that it is a far more complex disorder.
Issue 23 Understanding the LGBTQIA+ Experience One of the most astounding things about the brain is that it contains our entire mind. All of our memories, thoughts, feelings, and preferences are contained within this mass of flesh that is, well, just meat.
Issue 11 Power Play Introduction Many people are familiar with phrases like “top dog” and “alpha male,” whether in reference to a pack of wolves or a competitive workplace environment. These are colloquial portrayals
