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…and clinical and sleep research have different approaches and goals than peer dream work. (Koch-Sheras p.16).         A dream is a period of spontaneous brain activity usually lasting from about 5-40 minutes that occurs during sleep several times…

…. Unearthed remains of successful brain operations, as well as surgical instruments, were found in France at one of Europe's noted archeological digs. The success rate was remarkable, even around 7,000 BC. Skulls have been found from about 8,000 BC…

…which have the same effect as alcohol, without having the dangerous side effects. They act on the part of the brain which causes the anxiety, their effects spreading to create a global effect. A large majority (80-90%) of the neuro junctions in the brain work…

…of euphoria. However, this state of euphoria has a darker side, because it destroys the user’s brain, causing severe and permanent psychological damage. Sadly, it has come to be that the use of this drug increases at an alarming rate each year. According…

…been many different types of meanings for dyslexia. Dr. Samuel Torrey Orton defined dyslexia as a “cross lateralization of the brain.” (Davis 8) This meant that the left side of the brain was doing what the right side of the brain was supposed to do…

…in the archaeological record" (Nobel and Davidson 1996:105). Although they admit that the central location of language is found in the physical brain they believe "as piano playing is not found ‘in’ the hands, nor is walking found ‘in’ legs, so, we will conclude, forms…

…is a neurological illness that slowly but progressively affects a small area of cells in the middle of the brain known as the substantia nigra. These cells gradually degenerate which causes a lack of production of the vital chemical, dopamine, which helps the nervous…

…tissue easily, thus every part of the body is affected. It is sometimes called a downer because the brain is no longer able to utilize all of its functions. Alcohol is immediately absorbed into the bloodstream and the rest is processed in the stomach. Once…

…Anderson 1 A Look at Animal Testing They're Pinky and the Brain, They're Pinky and the Brain, One is a genius; the other's insane, they're laboratory mice, Their genes have been spliced, They're…

…Dream Life One of the brain's most astonishing capacities is its ability to create its own images-dreams-without any visual input from the outside world. Whether your sleeping or awake, your brain is constantly at work,communicating messages to you…