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Author: Chaconine

I enjoy reading and writing about neuroscience and am always up for chess challenges!
March 14, 2018March 14, 2018Chaconine

Stealing Eminem’s Flow: Understanding the Neurocognitive Model of the Creative Process

Eminem is, and continues to be a legend of our era. In this article, I look at the process of creation and explain part of the secret to Eminem’s success.

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February 7, 2018February 7, 2018Chaconine

Seeing Sounds, Creating Color

Synesthesia is a possible way to understand our brain’s neural networks.

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November 29, 2017November 29, 2017Chaconine

A Neuroprotective Menu for the Holidays with Alzheimer’s

The ideal, super neuroprotective meal!

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November 21, 2017November 21, 2017Chaconine

Reading Between the Lines: The Epigenome in Alzheimer’s Disease

The epigenome may be part of the answer to solving Alzheimer’s

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November 16, 2017November 21, 2017Chaconine

PINK1, The Shield Against Alzheimer’s

The PINK1 pathway – a protective armor against mitochondrial problems.

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October 26, 2017November 21, 2017Chaconine

A Possible Metabolic Mechanism for Alzheimer’s

Insulin plays a role in Alzheimer’s – who knew?

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October 14, 2017November 27, 2017Chaconine

Dopamine Dysfunction in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder: A Review

How problems with dopamine make distinguishing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder difficult

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October 11, 2017November 21, 2017Chaconine

Stroke and Migraines: A Twin Study

How we should think of migraines as a risk factor of stroke

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October 10, 2017November 22, 2017Chaconine

Destroying Glioblastomas

Glioblastomas, induced cell death, and the mTOC pathway

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