This is your brain on drugs, but at different doses

Why does the same drug act so differently depending on the dose? The brain does not always respond in a simple “more drug, stronger effect” way. Neuroscientists have recently begun to explore that a micro-dose of a drug, in comparison to a high dose of the same drug, can produce a different but not necessarily milder effect on the brain. Understanding these distinct dose-dependent effects is a new approach to help shape strategies for treating psychiatric and neurological disorders.

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The neuroscience of nostalgia

Have you ever caught yourself reminiscing over a fond memory and felt a sudden rush of emotions? Keep reading to learn more about what (and where) in your brain contributes to this experience and the unexpected benefits!

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KIF1A: The neuron’s marathon runner

To function properly, neurons need supplies- but how do all these supplies make it from one end of a neuron to another?  This article explores the incredible protein that gets the job done, aptly nicknamed your neuron’s marathon runner, and what happens when it malfunctions. 

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Vaccines and autism: Let’s talk about it

The conversation around autism and vaccines has become an increasingly hot topic of late (to put it mildly), but did you know that this debate began over 25 years ago? Here is a brief overview of the history and the science around whether vaccines increase the risk of autism.

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The brain behind the balance

Your brain is more than a thinking machine. Even when you rest, your brain is constantly monitoring, adjusting, and fine-tuning every heartbeat, breath, and chemical signal – keeping your body balanced. The key? A network of regulators hidden in your brain working every second of your life.

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Mighty mitochondria, the powerhouses of your nervous system

Neurons require a lot of energy to keep your brain functioning, and this energy is overwhelmingly generated by certain cellular components: the mitochondria. Here, we discuss how mitochondria actually perform their most famous job of producing your cells’ energy, as well as the other roles they play in neuronal health.

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