š§ Recently, the actor Bruce Willis has been diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), a group of disorders caused by progressive … More
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Maintaining Motivation
Academia can be hard sometimes. Here are few tips on how to keep going and maintain your motivation š§ Remember … More
The Frontal Lobe of the Brain
š§ The frontal lobe is important because it handles many of our skills and abilities such as: communication, attention, memory, … More
A New Mobile App to Improve Memory?
Researchers at the University of Toronto have recently developed a new mobile app that can actually enhance memory for people … More
The Amazing Brain!
š§ Our brains are capable of doing so much! They allow us to experience the world as it is. Our … More
6 minutes of Exercise a Day Keeps Alzheimer’s Away?
A new study published in the Journal of Physiology reported that doing 6 minutes of vigorous cycling was more effective … More
The Fluid Mosaic Model
1ļøā£ Our body is made up of teeny-tiny cells. Each of these cells has a barrier around it known as … More
AutofluorescenceĀ
What you see in this photo is not an actual staining.In fact, itās called autofluorescence! Autofluorescence is the natural emission … More
Paraffin-embedded Tissue Blocks
Paraffin-embedded tissue blocks are used to preserve a specimen to be used in experimental research or clinical diagnosis. š§ The … More
“Resting” Microglia
“Resting” but not so resting microglia (magenta).
Going After the Unknown
Can you imagine that the loss of that black lining you see in those images can lead to loss in … More
Astrocytes
Astrocytes, first identified byĀ Ramon Y CajalĀ , are the most abundant type of cells in the central nervous system. Image shows … More
Hello May!
Here is May’s calendar with multiple views from rat corpus callosum following experimental demyelination. Photos acquired using electron microscope.
Fluorescence Friday!
Oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) are a subtype of glial cells in the central nervous system that can give rise to … More
Hello March!
Here is March’s calendar with multiple views from rat corpus callosum following experimental demyelination. Photos acquired using electron microscope.
Pseudostratified Columnar Epithelium
That’s a Wrap! Happy December!
Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells
Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) grown in culture. VSMCs are a major constituents of blood vessel wall and contribute to … More
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