Author Archives: Jacqueline Mosko

May 15

The glymphatic system and neurodegeneration: a carwash for your brain   

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If you’ve been keeping up with hot topics in neuroscience research, you may have recently started hearing buzz about the glymphatic system. This topic has been making waves in the fields of sleep and neurodegeneration research. Although we are learning new things about the brain every day, many of its major functions and critical pathways […]

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https://www.tylenol.com/safety-dosing/dosage-for-adults October 30

A New Scapegoat: Acetaminophen and ASD

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Communication is crucial on any scale – between friends or coworkers, and between the government and its constituents. While keeping your loved ones informed may be a challenge in itself, keeping Americans informed on progress in scientific research is a wholly different issue. Over the last several years, doubt has been sown between scientists and […]

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January 16

Under Your Skin: the Immune Science Behind Tattoos

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The skin is the first major barrier to injury and harm in everyday life. In areas where clothes or hats fail to protect us, our skin protects us from the sun’s harsh UV rays. If we trip and fall, we might receive mere scrapes to the skin while our muscles and bones will remain unscathed. […]

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November 21

Paresthesia: more than just pins & needles

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It happens to us all – you doze off in a less-than-ideal position, and when you awaken, there’s a part of your body that has gone numb. It’s certainly aggravating – your limb is unusable and unresponsive for several moments, flopping about with uncomfortable tingles. Commonly, we complain that our feet, legs, fingers, or arms […]

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July 11

The World in 3D: A Glimpse Into Depth Perception

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We see the world around us in three dimensions. These dimensions can be described as different planes in physical space, extending from any central point in not only vertical and horizontal directions, but also in depth. By using our vision to assess how near or far something is from us, and interpreting objects in three-dimensional […]

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January 25

Chasing a Runner’s High 

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5ks, 10ks, half marathons, full marathons, ultra marathons… These terms bring a smile to the face of people who enjoy running, but the same words may strike up a reasonable sense of dread in others. Distance running is a popular hobby for people all over the world hoping to maintain and improve their cardiac fitness, […]

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October 19

Like a Moth to a Flame: How Artificial Lights Affect Moths’ Behavior

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Why do moths flock to lamps and other light sources that may even hurt them? Research suggests that bright artificial lights may be confusing the navigational skills of our small, winged friends.

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June 22

Sounds Familiar: How music can evoke memories in healthy brains and in cases of neurodegeneration

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This article discusses how sensory cues such as music can evoke autobiographical memories, and examines how music evokes memories differently in people with neurodegenerative diseases.

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April 20

This is your brain on drugs: how cannabis products affect the brain and body

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How do Cannabis products affect the brain and body?

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February 14

You Can’t Spell ‘Love’ Without ‘Vole’

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Happy Valentine’s Week! This article will delve into the neuroscience underlying pair bond formation in prairie voles, including the new study which has challenged the previously accepted theory.

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