At this time of year, high school seniors across the country are enjoying their last summer before heading off to college. Deciding on a major and thinking about future careers is exciting as well as stressful. If you have been thinking about a career in science, then a degree in neuroscience might be for you. […]
How Does Volunteering Benefit Your Brain?
We all know that volunteering is a good thing to do for our communities and people in need. Did you know that your brain itself actually receives tons of benefits when you volunteer? Usher Khan is a medical assistant, registered orthopedic tech, and dedicated volunteer. He has taken part in emergency room volunteer work as […]
What is the Fight or Flight Response?
There are a lot of things that happen in your body when you encounter a threat. Thousands of years ago, our ancestors had to contend with wild animals that wanted to eat them, threats from other people, and many other things that could kill them in the wild. Today, we still have the same response […]
What Are Mirror Neurons?
Neurons are fundamental cells of the nervous system and brain that receive sensory input from the world around us. One of the things that neurons help us do is to learn, and there is a specific type of neuron that helps us learn and empathize with others. Usher Khan is a medical assistant and registered […]
What is the Nervous System?
Have you ever accidentally touched something that was too hot and immediately pulled your hand away before you even had a chance to think about it? You can thank your nervous system for that! Every animals has one (with a few exceptions), and it is an incredibly important and complex part of the body that […]