Category: Brain & Mind
The Brain & Mind section is your gateway to the most complex structure in the known universe: the human brain. We cover neuroscience, cognitive psychology, consciousness, memory, and sleep. We also explore animal cognition and the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence. How do we think, feel, remember, and perceive? This is the science of awareness itself.
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Nuclear Sclerosis
Nuclear sclerosis is a term used to describe the gradual yellowing and hardening of the central portion (nucleus)…
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Red Nucleus
The human brain is a complex marvel with numerous structures and functions, each contributing to our intricate neural…
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Closed-Eye Hallucination
Closed-eye hallucinations, often referred to as CEVs, are a fascinating and intricate phenomenon that occurs when an individual…
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Gustatory Hallucination
While savoring the exotic dish’s exquisite flavors, Sarah suddenly experienced an unusual sensation. The melding of spices and…
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Hallucinations vs Delusions
Hallucinations vs delusions are two distinct but closely related terms that are often used interchangeably in everyday conversations.…
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Subfalcine Herniation
Subfalcine herniation is a life-threatening condition that occurs within the brain, involving the displacement of brain tissue from…
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Uncal Herniation
Uncal herniation is a medical condition that can lead to life-threatening complications if not promptly diagnosed and treated.…
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Disc Bulge vs Herniation
Disc bulge and disc herniation are common terms often used to describe spinal disc issues, but they are…
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Childhood Dementia
Childhood dementia, a topic rarely discussed but of profound significance, is a distressing and complex neurological condition that…
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Dementia vs Alzheimer’s
Dementia, a term for memory decline and other cognitive impairments severe enough to impede daily life, is most…