Just like how we might sympathize with a scratched-up car that has been through a hailstorm, researchers have found that we often give more leniency to individuals who have experienced childhood adversity. Much like a road full of potholes can affect the way a car drives, difficult childhood experiences can shape a person’s behavior and […]
Published on August 22, 2023
Just like maintaining a well-oiled machine, keeping your body fit reduces the chances of developing atrial fibrillation and stroke. If atrial fibrillation were a song, it would be way too popular, affecting over 40 million people worldwide! Can you imagine if everyone in the world was humming the same tune? That’s how common this heart […]
Published on August 22, 2023
Imagine your brain is like a bustling city, with different neighborhoods dedicated to specific functions. One important neighborhood in this city is the basal ganglia (BG), which controls movement and is involved in motor disorders like Parkinson’s disease. In this study, scientists created a computational model to understand how the structure of the synaptic network […]
Published on August 22, 2023