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…In order to understand the human condition, one must first understand what it is that motivates humans. It follows that we must then look to the motivator, the brain. The human brain works in such a way as to satisfy a series of needs. Abraham H…

…solutions (p.235). For the benefit of those who are not up to speed on neurological geography, the theory goes that each side of the brain does different jobs in different ways, hence causing conflict in human interaction, more specifically in the workplace. We…

…Exploring the Relation Between LSD and Serotonin in the Brain Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is one of the most potent mind-altering chemicals known to man. It is a synthetic hallucinogen that is derived from lysergic acid, a chemical found which…

…Brain Stem Cell Research         The field of science is advancing every day, getting more technological and complicated. One particular field of study that is being paid close attention to is the research of embryonic brain stem cells…

…"No representation of allocentric space has been found in the brain" Critically evaluate this statement. The question of how animals and humans navigate is a fundamental research problem upon which there has been much experimentation and debate…

…The Study The purpose of this study by John W. Powell, assistant professor in the Department of Kinesiology, and Kim D. Barber-Foss of Med Sports Systems was to examine the frequency patterns for mildtraumatic brain injuries (MTBI) associated…

…wanted. Eminem in his song “Brain Damage” wanted to be free too, but once again there was an obstacle, “the school Bully” that wanted to take control over the kid. Sometime we think that we are free, but, are we really free? Can we do everything we want…

…Running Head: HEMISPHERIC DOMINANCE Hemispheric Dominance of the Brain and Its Effect on Visual Acuity and Motor Response Joe Wilson Millsaps College Abstract Seven volunteers were studied to show the effects of split-brain state on visual…

…Nicotine and the Brain One of the main ingredients in tobacco has grabbed scientists' attention. A number of studies are showing that the chemical nicotine can trigger a slew of brain mechanisms. Many appear to be positive. Researchers now are weeding…

…This paper will compare and contrast two articles that discuss synapses in the brain. The first article I will summarize is from a popular press that briefly describes synaptic organizing molecules that could eventually yield to new brain therapies…