Man-made brains: A tool for understanding Parkinson’s?
Stephanie Churcher takes a look at how man-made ‘mini-brains’ could help in the quest to treat Parkinson’s.
Tagged: neuroscience
Sleep pressure; is this why we crash?
Anastasija delves into what we mean by ‘sleep pressure’ and why we might feel on the verge of falling asleep after a cup of coffee.
Cells to Cerebral Cortex: What is the brain and how does it form?
Ameerah Gardee takes you on a tour of the brain – what it’s made of, how it’s made and some of the things it can do
Is there a fault in our stars?
John Carlo Jadormeo Combista explores the ethical issues surrounding the convergence between neurodiversity and autism.
The brain and the body: why health is a package deal
Jack Craig explores the link between keeping fit and staying sharp.
Brain Bibbers – The science behind anxiety
In this article, Hannah Baer explores the complex processes in our brain that literally make our brain bibber with fear while we experience anxiety.
Oddly vivid: Memorable dreams during lockdown
Aditi investigates the intriguing dynamic of dreams in both the general population and healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is there a positive side to term-time stress?
With the new academic year just beginning, getting the right balance of “good” stress at the right time could be the key to you nailing your coursework and exams.
