Tag: physiology

(noun. /DOH-puh-meen/) by Michaela Price What does it mean? Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which is a chemical that acts as […]

Musical chills and emotion

Science Articles

January 29, 2025 admin No comments

by Michaela Price Think of your favorite songs: the melodies and harmonies, the emotion and story behind the lyrics, the […]

Cuteness Overload: A Case for the Adorable

November 8, 2024 admin

by Daniela Danilova You know it when you see it. As soon as you lay your eyes on it, you […]

Neurotransmitter

Glossary

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 admin

(noun. /NUR-oh-TRANZ-mi-ter/) by Maya Bluitt What does it mean? Neurotransmitters are chemicals used by neurons (nerve cells) to communicate with […]

Stress and Health: Should We Be Stressed about Stress?

May 3, 2024 admin

by Hazel Milla Stress is a normal part of our daily lives that can help us focus and address challenges, […]

It Smells Like I’ve Been Here Before: The Link Between Smell and Memory

April 17, 2024 admin

by Karly Forker Whenever I smell a specific brand of laundry detergent, I am instantly transported back to my college […]

The Stress Response

March 28, 2024 admin

by Hazel Milla Stress is a normal part of our daily lives that can help us succeed or lead to […]

Runner’s High: The Science Behind The Bliss

March 25, 2024 admin

by Karly Forker Sweat glistening, muscles burning, and suddenly, a wave of relaxation and happiness washes over you. This phenomenon […]

Could a mouse-like primate hold the key to human space travel?

March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 admin

by Elissa Foss It’s cold outside and you can’t find anything to eat, so you might as well just sleep […]

¿Por qué nos inquietamos?

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May 12, 2023 admin

Publicado el 29 de April 2022, por Nila Pazhayam (English version) Traducido por Crystal Dezha-Bolteada Escuchar la misma canción una y […]

Bile

Glossary

May 1, 2023May 1, 2023 admin

(noun. /BY-ull/) by Madison Williams What does it mean? Bile is a greenish-brown fluid that is produced in the liver […]

The Human Microbiome: We Are Not Alone

April 21, 2023 admin

by Emily Green What does it mean to be an individual? Perhaps you enjoy spending your time doing a particular […]

Neuromuscular Junction

Glossary

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 admin

(noun. /nur-oh-MUH-skyoo-lur JUNK-shun) by Garima Singh What does it mean? The neuromuscular junction (NMJ) is the connection between the end […]

¿Las ratas topo lampiñas tienen el secreto para el tratamiento del cáncer?

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April 10, 2023 admin

Publicado en Marzo 5, 2022 por Colleen Steward (English version) Traducido por Sofia Benavides Imagina que estás en un viaje […]

Go with your Gut!

March 17, 2023 admin

by Jillian Battista Everyday, we make decisions. Some take time to decide, such as what to order at a restaurant. […]

How Serotonin Connects the Entire Body

March 9, 2023 admin

by Emma Bouck It can be very difficult to be in a good mood when you have a stomachache. Having […]

Thyroid gland

Glossary

December 19, 2022December 19, 2022 admin

(noun. /THIGH-royd gland/) by Madison Williams What does it mean? The thyroid gland is a large, butterfly-shaped gland in the […]

Astrocyte

Glossary

December 19, 2022 admin

(noun. /AS-troh-site/) by Honoreé Brewton What does it mean? An astrocyte is a type of glia (glia support the brain […]

Alkaline diet, yay or nay?

November 18, 2022 admin

by Mariah Jones In a world of having access to information at our fingertips we can become easily influenced. There […]

Oncogene

Glossary

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 admin

(noun. /ON-co-jeen/) by Mariah Jones What does it mean? An oncogene, is a gene that is mutated (or altered) and […]