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Memory from a Neuromodulator Perspective
Written by: Jacinda Taggett Edited by: Elena Bobric When choosing a field of study to go into for my research, I was immediately drawn to...
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Dec 4, 20244 min read
Food for Thought: The Connection Between Nutrition and Our Brain’s Cognitive Function
By Barbara Bocanegra Fueling the Brain Think about the last thing you ate. Recall its taste, smell, and how it felt as it settled in your...
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Dec 1, 20245 min read
Memory and Identity: A Look Into the Case of Clive Wearing
Alexa Kightlinger “Sorry, I’ve got the memory of a goldfish” has been a common adage to express one’s extreme forgetfulness. It has been...
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Oct 8, 20249 min read
Negative Cognitive-Emotional Factors in Latino/Hispanic Communities
By Alessandra Soto As someone who is part of the Latino/Hispanic community, we face different negative cognitive-emotional factors. This...
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Oct 1, 20244 min read
Juror Perceptions: How Alibis Become Unbelievable
Written By: Alondra Alamillo The Job of a Jury In the courtroom, jurors are presented with the daunting task of deciding a life-altering...
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Sep 21, 20245 min read
What does sleep do for our memory?
Anya Singh Introduction Memory is understood as the persistence of learning and retention of information over time, and it is crucial to...
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Sep 12, 20245 min read
The Cognitive Toll Of Long COVID: Exploring Possible Mechanisms
By Gabriella Martinez COVID-19’s impact persists beyond the initial infection, with post-COVID syndrome (PCS, also known as Long COVID)...
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Sep 11, 20248 min read
Float like a butterfly, set goals like a bat
Written by: Vasiliki Maria Loukaki From predator to prey, carnivore to herbivore, vertebrate to invertebrate, the lives of animals appear...
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Aug 30, 20247 min read
Memory Distortions Following Trauma: How Trauma Impacts the Reliability of Memory
Alexa Kightlinger Introduction As a child, I remember watching one of my favorite television shows, Monk (2002) . The show features a...
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Aug 19, 20247 min read
IMPACT OF SLEEP DURATION ON COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE IN LATINO/HISPANIC COMMUNITIES
By Alessandra Soto In the Latino/Hispanic Community, many move to the United States to find financial independence and stability. Due to...
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Aug 5, 20244 min read
Dopaminergic Explanations for Learning in Schizophrenia
Written by: Jacinda Taggett Oftentimes when an individual encounters a rewarding situation, such as getting take-out food after a long...
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Jul 20, 202410 min read
How do we measure memory in tricky populations?: Beyond semantic paradigms
By: Anya Singh Memory is understood as the persistence of learning and retention of information over time, and it is crucial to our daily...
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Jul 7, 202410 min read
Behind the Brain Fog: The Impact of Major Depressive Disorder on Working Memory
Written By: Juliana Morsello Introduction Alyssa has been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder. One afternoon, her friend Sarah...
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Jul 6, 20244 min read
Mapping out the social network
Written by: Vasiliki Maria Loukaki The modern human world is the result of a series of advancements, which have allowed us to...
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May 8, 20248 min read
Working Memory and Schizophrenia: A Day-to-Day Struggle
by: Jacinda Taggett. Frankie sat across from her friend, Kieran, on an evening in the winter of 2021. The two were having a conversation...
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