Issue 4 Characteristics of an Alzheimer's Brain It is hard to imagine a life without memory. Childhood memories and experiences continue to shape how one grows and develops as an adult. Everyone carves time out of their
Issue 4 Snow World For patients who have suffered traumatic burn injuries, the pain continues long after they’ve been taken to the hospital. While opioids are sufficient to manage their pain from the
Issue 4 The Cellular Basis of Neurodegenerative Disease Neurodegenerative disease is on the mind of the American public. More than five million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this number is expected to increase in coming
Issue 4 P300 BCI: Reading the Mind We tend to take communication for granted. Talking, laughing, smiling, and writing are integral components of our lives. And while we overlook their presence, their absence has profound impacts. For
Issue 4 The Placebo Effect: An Illusionary Treatment with Real Results Every year, over half a million Americans suffering from osteoarthritis undergo pain-reducing arthroscopic surgery of the knee [1]. Surgeons clean out loose fragments of cartilage surrounding the knee joint in
Issue 4 Spina Bifida During pregnancy, a number of routine tests are done to inspect the health of the fetus. One such test checks for spina bifida, a condition where the fetus has an
Issue 4 Bacteria and the Brain Microbiome research is taking neurobiology to an unexpected place: the gut. Recent research has demonstrated a link between the microorganisms that live in the stomach and seemingly unrelated conditions like
Issue 4 The Neural Basis of Phantom Limb Pain Physical pain is an unavoidable aspect of everyday life. Most of us have experienced the sharp pain that comes with a paper cut, the dull ache of sore muscles, and
Issue 4 Understanding the Small Things Cells first were made visible with very simple microscopes designed several centuries ago. The evolution of microscopic techniques has since allowed for highly detailed image capture at nearly 10,000,
Issue 4 The Magical Art of Manipulation Throughout history, magicians have often refused to reveal the secrets behind their trade. Veiled by centuries of occult traditions, these performers executed their tricks in front of spellbound audiences, often
