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Giulia Lima
Oct 814 min read
Sex and Gender Disparities in Neuroscience
Despite growing movements toward equality, women continue to face barriers in society and in neuroscience spaces. From skewed representation
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Sirjan Chhatwal
Oct 44 min read
Psychedelics: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Medicine
Imagine a world where ancient shamans and modern-day scientists found a common ground towards exploring the intricacies and workings of...
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Neave Smith
Sep 187 min read
Does it hurt more being a woman? Understanding Sex Differences in Pain Perception
Pain is a complex and subjective experience that varies among individuals. However, there is increasing evidence that men and women differ i
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Shriya Singh
Sep 53 min read
Bugs & Brain: The Role of Gut-Brain Axis in Neurological Disorders
Within our bodies, trillions of cells originating from a single-celled zygote work in harmony to create and sustain us. However, residing...
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Rebecca Pope
Sep 27 min read
Spotlight On: Eve Corrie
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and...
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Shriya Singh
Aug 143 min read
Mysteries of Psilocybin
From the rock art found in the Sahara Desert to the mushroom stone statues of Mesoamerican civilizations, artefacts throughout human...
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Rachel McKeown
Aug 67 min read
Spotlight On: Eva Kreysing
We are back with our 'spotlight on' interview series, shedding light on inspiring women working in the field of neuroscience and reflecting
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Meghna Solanki
Aug 63 min read
Rewiring the mind: the extraordinary power of neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganise itself by forming and eliminating neural connections throughout life....
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Swati Rajwal
Jul 134 min read
Bridging Brains and Bytes: A Computer Scientist's Role in Neuroscience
Ever wondered how computer science and neuroscience might fit hand in hand? With our AI, Tech and Computation event coming up next week,...
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Rebecca Parker
Jun 284 min read
The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health: A Neuroscientific Perspective
Mental Health Awareness Week, observed in mid-May, highlights the ongoing importance of addressing mental health issues. As we move into...
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Caterina Falvella
Jun 1316 min read
Bridging the Gap: Katelynn Boerner
For our second article, we talked with Dr Katelynn Boerner, investigator at the British Columbia Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCC
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Naomi Thorne
May 234 min read
The Woman Behind the Cells: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
We’ve all heard of HeLa cells, and the incredible research performed on them, but where did they come from and whose cells were they?
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Emily Beswick
May 92 min read
Diagnosis of early dementia: blood proteins reveal potential risk
A recent study published in Nature has identified blood protein biomarkers that could be used to predict the risk of developing dementia,...
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Caterina Falvella
Mar 1911 min read
Bridging the Gap: Jessica Agnew-Blais
We are starting a new series, Bridging the Gap! For each post, we will have a conversation with a woman in neuroscience to discuss the gaps
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Catherine Turnbull
Mar 162 min read
Tau do you solve a problem like dementia? How inhibiting tau phosphorylation could be a potential therapeutic for Alzheimer’s
How does the role of NUAK1 tau phosphorylation differ within mouse and human brains, and why could inhibiting this enzyme open the door...
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Katherine Mortimer
Mar 115 min read
The brain, menstrual cycle and female sex hormones: acknowledging sex bias in neuroimaging research
Disclaimer: WiNUK acknowledges that the menstrual cycle is not a gender-specific experience. Throughout this blog, people who experience...
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Meghna Solanki
Mar 83 min read
Unveiling the Legacy of Rita Levi-Montalcini: A Trailblazer in Neuroscience
Meghna Solanki explores the life and work of Rita Levi-Montalcini, a 'trailblazer' in the field of neuroscience, renowned for her discovery
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Kunashe Gonye
Feb 267 min read
The Neuroscience Behind Imagination
From the visualisation and construction of narratives in our minds to the recall of familiar objects, imagination is a fundamental aspect...
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Rebecca Parker
Dec 8, 20232 min read
Unravelling Alzheimer's: A Deeper Look at Neuronal Loss
Scientists discover a way to prevent cell death, but how will this affect treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s disease? A recent study...
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