Making neuroscience understandable to aspiring neuroscientists (and anyone else who is interested)
A neuroscience blog that discusses science current events and a variety of other topics in neuroscience.
Methadone is commonly used to treat opioid use disorder even though its pharmacological action is very similar to that of other opioids like morphine. In this video, I discuss the qualities that make methadone an effective treatment for opioid addiction, along with how it acts to reduce the risks associated with opioid abuse.
The vestibulocochlear nerve (cranial nerve VIII) is responsible for carrying information to the brain from the vestibular system and the cochlea. The information from the cochlea deals with hearing, while the information from the vestibular system deals with vestibular sensations, which include information about head position and movement. These vestibular sensations enable us to keep our balance, stabilize our head and body during movement, and maintain posture. In this video, I discuss the anatomy and function of the vestibulocochlear nerve, as well as what symptoms can appear when the nerve is damaged.
Nicotine is the primary psychoactive component of tobacco, and thus one of the most widely used and abused drugs in the world. In this video, I discuss how nicotine interacts with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in the central and peripheral nervous systems to produce its behavioral effects.
Neuroscientifically Challenged is a neuroscience learning resource. In addition to a blog that discusses science current events in a non-technical manner, you will also find a number of videos and articles that you can use to learn about basic principles of science and the brain.
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