The Virtue of Patients
Researching neurodegenerative diseases often feels like an unwinnable battle against biology. Despite decades of effort, we still have no means for reversing the effects of… Read More »The Virtue of Patients
Perspectives in Research
‘This Is Your Brain on Drugs’ — Well, on Marijuana at Least
The history of cannabis use likely traces back to Asia as early as 500 BC. The plant’s purpose then was medicinal, but there are reports… Read More »‘This Is Your Brain on Drugs’ — Well, on Marijuana at Least
Habsburgs: All in the Family
This post originally appeared on Riley’s blog, uneasy-lies-the-crown.com, which features her writing and podcasts about the intersection of neuroscience and royalty. Our tale begins in… Read More »Habsburgs: All in the Family
ChatGPT in Medicine, Part 1 — Learning About the Differential Diagnosis
There’s been a huge amount of news lately about large language models, such as ChatGPT, and how they may impact medicine. From passing licensing exams… Read More »ChatGPT in Medicine, Part 1 — Learning About the Differential Diagnosis
The Power of Food
Food is powerful. We eat when we’re hungry, sad or celebrating, and everything in between. Food can hold meaningful memories, embody cultural significance and forge… Read More »The Power of Food
Phineas Gage’s Dating Apps
The history of neuroscience is paved with neurological deficits, specifically of individuals who underwent damage to brain structures through accidents and survived to tell the… Read More »Phineas Gage’s Dating Apps
Of Mutant Mice and Men
From flies to monkeys, animals are the unsung heroes of the scientific discovery process. Without the sacrifices of our research animals, we wouldn’t have most… Read More »Of Mutant Mice and Men
No, You Are Not an Impostor: The Impostor ‘Syndrome’ Myth
I stared at the co-authors list for a while. My name did not belong among them. The thoughts of inadequacy that I tried my best… Read More »No, You Are Not an Impostor: The Impostor ‘Syndrome’ Myth
Ethicists Advocate Removing Forensic Tools from Biomedical Research
“I need to go check on my babies,” is a common statement among scientists. Unsuspecting onlookers may not realize that the scientists are, in fact,… Read More »Ethicists Advocate Removing Forensic Tools from Biomedical Research
The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis
Above: The Nightmare by Henry Fuseli (1781) is probably the best-known artistic depiction of sleep paralysis. It’s a scene straight out of a horror movie.… Read More »The Science Behind Sleep Paralysis