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Most people can recall feeling embarrassed due to a situation they witnessed, or sad after seeing someone else cry. What causes these second-hand emotions? It turns out cells called mirror neurons play a role in our reactions in these sorts of scenarios.
Neuronal cells make up the circuitry of the brain. They consist of a round body and long cellular extension called an axon, which conducts electrical impulses from neuron to neuron. These impulses facilitate the sending of signals and initiation of responses, allowing the brain to perform its many vital functions.
Read More »Nowadays, with over 400 billion cups consumed every year, coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks. The sweet aroma of ground beans is
We live in on planet Earth, where the atmosphere is made of elements such as nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide and where its inhabitants, like
The nearest star to us, the Sun, is important in many ways. Not only does it help sustain life on Earth, but it also provides
Defining the disease Melanoma is defined as a type of skin cancer that usually begins in melanocytes (pigment-producing cells). This type of cancer normally occurs
It is often said, “When one looks into the past, one tends to miss the future.” In the status quo, the human race is fixated
Drug repurposing or drug repositioning, is a drug development strategy extensively used during the recent years within the research field, it involves predication on the
Social Darwinism includes the evolutionary concept of ‘survival of the fittest’. Organisms live through it every day in order to survive. Plants, people, and animals have
Image Credit:Pixabay The role of glia in neurodevelopmental disorders Neurons get the majority of our attention when we talk about the brain and neuroscience. After
Introduction World hunger—and the malnutrition that accompanies it—affects nearly 800 million people worldwide (“The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015”). One in nine
The perfect beach body may be a fantasy for some, or just within grasp for others, but for some reason you just can’t seem
A hand with an extra finger, strangely overgrown bones, and red hair. What do all of these uncommon traits have in common? Simply put, these
Has this ever happened to you? You’re bored and you know the kitchen is right in front of you. You aren’t even hungry, but feel
For many years, and continuing today, the average grade is a C; a grade of B is considered above average, and a B+ was considered
Social Darwinism includes the evolutionary concept of ‘survival of the fittest’. Organisms live through it every day in order to survive. Plants, people, and animals have
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