A significant unanswered question in neuroscience is how the brain encodes and stores memories, mostly through long-term potentiation (LTP). Neurons link with one another through synapses during memory formation, building a web […]
eDNA methods show a real-time look at coral reef health
The human gut houses masses of microbes. Some microbes can make people fall ill, while others work to balance gut health. But humans aren’t the only species that rely on these microorganisms […]
Understanding the links and misconceptions between gun violence and mental illness
Whenever there is a notorious mass shooting, it is common to see politicians, reporters, and people in our own lives making connections between gun violence and mental illness. This was the case […]