Dopamine and Reward: How do Addictions Form?
What are addictions? Contrary to what is commonly portrayed in modern day media where addiction is simply a lack of willpower and a...
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Yurino Hisamori
Oct 313 min read
Does Cadmium Exposure Cause Cognitive Decline?
Backed by science or just another Facebook rumor? For years, concerns have circulated about cadmium— a heavy metal present in trace...
Siena Kontopirakis
Oct 213 min read
Understanding the mechanisms of sleep
We've all heard that rule, “sleep 8 hours a night”. Or “don't go to bed too late, you need to sleep.” But why? Why is it so important...
Siena Kontopirakis
Sep 192 min read
What are Neurodegenerative Diseases?
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's disease and many, many more. You may have heard of these names before. They are scientifically...
Alden Lam
Sep 132 min read
Neuroscience’s most famous brain: Henry Molaison
Arguably the single most significant piece of neuroscience research is patient Henry Molasion (Patient H.M)’s brain, which has been...
Zahra Hammad
Sep 95 min read
Exploring Acute Spinal Cord Injury
The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that carry signals between the brain and the rest of the body for movement and sensation. It is...
Prisha d/o Alagu Subramanian
Aug 103 min read
The Impact of Stress on the Brain and Coping Strategies
Stress is a common emotion in our fast-paced lives, where daily events can feel overwhelming and blurred. When experienced short-term,...
Nicole Tse
Jul 232 min read
Lucid Dreams: The Mysteries of Consciousness During Sleep
Lucid dreaming is a unique state in which the dreamer is aware they are dreaming and can exert some degree of control over the dream's...
Siena Kontopirakis
Jul 212 min read
The Neuroscience of Aging: Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is the 2nd most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer’s with over 8.5 million people worldwide...
Kary Zhu
Jul 172 min read
Navigating the Ethical Implications of Advancements in Brain Research
Throughout the years, brain research has revolutionized the neuroscience industry, with discovery after discovery having vastly improved...
Alden Lam
Jun 292 min read
The Sensation of Synesthesia
What color do you associate with the number 1? If you have an answer to that question, you may have synesthesia. Synesthesia is a...
Alden Lam
Jun 13 min read
How Do Drugs Interact With The Human Brain?
The human brain is a complex organ responsible for regulating various bodily functions and controlling our thoughts, emotions, and...
Jaimie Liu
May 163 min read
The Neuromechanics of Creativity
Have you ever found yourself lost in the monotony of everyday life, performing a seemingly mundane task, when suddenly, out of the blue,...
Prisha d/o Alagu Subramanian
May 124 min read
Neuroimaging: Unveiling the Central Nervous System
Neuroimaging explores the intricate structure and function of the central nervous system through cutting-edge quantitative techniques. It...
Yurino Hisamori
Apr 143 min read
Feeding the Brain Beast: The Neurobiology of Food Addiction
It’s 10:54 pm. You’re lying on the couch, watching a comfort movie, and beside you is a pizza box. Now, you’ve already eaten four hefty...
Yurino Hisamori
Mar 233 min read
Unlikely just a 'Glitch in the Matrix'– What causes Déjà Vu?
We all know the iconic “Do you get déjà vu, huh?” from songwriter Olivia Rodrigo– lyrics directed at her ex-boyfriend and his new...
Prisha d/o Alagu Subramanian
Mar 73 min read
How Music Affects Your Brain
Music has long been a beloved form of entertainment, with musicians like Bangtan Boys (BTS) often achieving celebrity status and their...
Alden Lam
Feb 222 min read
Neuroplasticity: Harnessing the Potential of the Human Brain
For many years, the brain was believed to be a ‘non-renewable organ’, and its structure and function were fixed and immutable. However,...
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