Psychedelics: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Medicine
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Neave Smith
Sep 187 min read
Does it hurt more being a woman? Understanding Sex Differences in Pain Perception
Pain is a complex and subjective experience that varies among individuals. However, there is increasing evidence that men and women differ i
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Shriya Singh
Sep 53 min read
Bugs & Brain: The Role of Gut-Brain Axis in Neurological Disorders
Within our bodies, trillions of cells originating from a single-celled zygote work in harmony to create and sustain us. However, residing...
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Shriya Singh
Aug 143 min read
Mysteries of Psilocybin
From the rock art found in the Sahara Desert to the mushroom stone statues of Mesoamerican civilizations, artefacts throughout human...
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Meghna Solanki
Aug 63 min read
Rewiring the mind: the extraordinary power of neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganise itself by forming and eliminating neural connections throughout life....
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Rebecca Parker
Jun 284 min read
The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health: A Neuroscientific Perspective
Mental Health Awareness Week, observed in mid-May, highlights the ongoing importance of addressing mental health issues. As we move into...
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Emily Beswick
May 92 min read
Diagnosis of early dementia: blood proteins reveal potential risk
A recent study published in Nature has identified blood protein biomarkers that could be used to predict the risk of developing dementia,...
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Caterina Falvella
Mar 1911 min read
Bridging the Gap: Jessica Agnew-Blais
We are starting a new series, Bridging the Gap! For each post, we will have a conversation with a woman in neuroscience to discuss the gaps
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Catherine Turnbull
Mar 162 min read
Tau do you solve a problem like dementia? How inhibiting tau phosphorylation could be a potential therapeutic for Alzheimer’s
How does the role of NUAK1 tau phosphorylation differ within mouse and human brains, and why could inhibiting this enzyme open the door...
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Katherine Mortimer
Mar 115 min read
The brain, menstrual cycle and female sex hormones: acknowledging sex bias in neuroimaging research
Disclaimer: WiNUK acknowledges that the menstrual cycle is not a gender-specific experience. Throughout this blog, people who experience...
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Kunashe Gonye
Feb 267 min read
The Neuroscience Behind Imagination
From the visualisation and construction of narratives in our minds to the recall of familiar objects, imagination is a fundamental aspect...
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Rebecca Parker
Feb 82 min read
New neural implant translates brainwaves into words for natural communication
Imagine a future in which individuals can regain the ability to communicate almost naturally through a brain-computer interface. In a new...
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Rebecca Parker
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Unravelling Alzheimer's: A Deeper Look at Neuronal Loss
Scientists discover a way to prevent cell death, but how will this affect treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s disease? A recent study...
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Giulia Lima
Oct 18, 20234 min read
How does boredom impact our mental health?
Boredom is something that we’re all familiar with, regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity. For instance, as the PM declared the first...
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Rebecca Parker
Sep 19, 20234 min read
Exploring Deep Brain Stimulation: Applications, Challenges, and Alternatives
As the world's population grows at an unprecedented rate, we must cope with a significant increase in people suffering with various...
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Emily Beswick
Sep 13, 20233 min read
Opportunities for Wearable Technology in Parkinson’s Disease
A recent study in Nature has found that wearable movement-tracking data identify Parkinson’s disease years before clinical diagnosis...
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Amy Elliott
Jul 20, 20234 min read
Behind the Visuals of Dreaming: Exploring the evolutionary underpinnings of dreams
Neuroscientist David Eagleman has recently shared a new theory about dreaming, based on evolutionary principles rather than conventional...
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Rebecca Parker
Jul 5, 20233 min read
Does multi-sensory teaching improve learning?
Multi-sensory teaching techniques have gained significant attention in the field of education as a powerful tool for enhancing learning...
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Rebecca Parker
Jun 12, 20234 min read
Can humans hibernate?
The concept of hibernation has fascinated humans for centuries. We often associate hibernation with animals which undergo a prolonged...
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Ana Mosciuk
May 30, 20232 min read
What happens in your brain when listening to music?
If you’ve tried listening to classical music to better concentrate on your studies, you might have heard about the Mozart Effect - the...
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