Dr. Ben Barres is a hero to those of us here at NeuWriteSD. Ben was a pioneering scientist and a devoted mentor, as well as a relentless crusader for greater inclusivity in science. While we’ve highlighted his advocacy work and published a memorial post after his death, we haven’t paid nearly enough tribute to his […]
Tag Archives: blood-brain barrier
February
21
The Scientific Adventures of Ben Barres Part I: Dishing out Discoveries
posted by Catie Profaci
November
17
Brain and Blood, Diseases and Drugs
posted by Catie Profaci
Neuroscientists love neurons. We learn about the endless types of neurons, the distinct ways in which they send chemical signals, how they connect to each other, and how these networks underlie behavior. Most of us eat, sleep, and breathe neurons. A smaller, badass group of neuroscientists instead champions glia, the underappreciated cells in the brain […]
June
02
Your Brain on Thirsty Thursday
posted by Catie Profaci
Alcohol: loss of motor coordination, a sense of invincibility, amplified emotions, loss of inhibition, hazy memory, blackout. What kind of crazy things are happening in the brain?! How does alcohol even get into the brain?!
