PennNeuroKnow – Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand

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Breaking down the brain for everyone to understand

Mixed Messages: How your brain deals with conflicting information

What happens when your senses don’t agree? Learn how your brain handles conflicting information by changing what you see, altering what you hear, or even making you puke!

October 17, 2023
The curious tale of epigenetics: How do genes change during our lives?

Genes may not be the only thing parents are passing down to you.

October 10, 2023
Exergames: The video games that won’t “rot” kids’ brains

Combining the benefits of fitness and cognitive training games to help kids succeed in the classroom.

October 3, 2023
Catching the brain’s tallest waves

Cortical spreading depolarizations, the tsunami of brain waves, play a role in everything from migraines to traumatic brain injuries.

September 26, 2023
A new tool to bypass common drug side effects

Scientists are developing a therapeutic tool to treat disease that avoids common side effects.

September 19, 2023
A dog’s eye view: Exploring the visual system from the kennel to the clinic

Ever wonder what the world looks like to your dog? Turns out, the canine visual system is a lot like yours, and it’s helping researchers explore cures for blindness.

September 12, 2023
Neuro MythBusters: The truth behind 10 common myths about your brain

Several myths about the brain are so popular that you might not realize they’re false. We’ll break down what these myths claim, where they came from, and whether there’s any truth behind them.

September 5, 2023
Lessons from Mike the Headless Chicken: The importance of the brainstem

Can chickens literally run around with their heads cut off? If they still have a brainstem, surprisingly, yes!

August 29, 2023
Taking a “trip” through the impact of psychedelics and the conscious experience

Psychedelic compounds are known for the mind-altering properties of their psychedelic “trips”. But does taking these drugs also have lasting impacts on the way we see the world?

August 22, 2023