Astrocytes are a type of neuroglial cell that provide support functions in the central nervous tissue and spinal cord.

Credits: Dennis Kunkel Microscopy

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Splatoon fans doing neuroscience to try and explain why gear is the optimal choice for the Splatfest when they should be doing their algebra homework

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The sensory homunculus is a map along the cerebral cortex of where each part of the body is processed.

Source: Neurociencias de Cajal

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Circadian rhythm controlled by the brain due to the exposure of the sunlight and other factors.

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Pretty diagram of the trigeminothalamic system.

Source: Peer Assessment of the Medical Neuroscience course

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Two main types of stroke and their causes.

Credits: Mahdad Jafarzade Esfahani/University of Twente

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Interacting Brains Sync Without Physical Presence! News https://t.co/EomcIapwYi

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Neuroscience is particularly amenable to comics! We can depict brain anatomy/connections & help simplify complex concepts.

Max Dabagia, & used this one in a recent review to explain ⬆️ vs. ⬇️ dimensional neural recordings.

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Two main types of stroke and their causes.

Credits: Mahdad Jafarzade Esfahani/University of Twente

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Neuroscience anatomy and physiology of panic disorder and anxiety by netter.

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Before hitting the sheets, read this primer on neuroscience of sleep and it’s impact on diseases from .

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Mouse brain showing green AAV-transduced cells in the cortex and hippocampus.

By Allen Yen, Washington University School of Medicine

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Neurobiology of addiction - a model of interacting circuits in which disruptions contribute to compulsive-like behaviours.

Credits: Dr George F Koob

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The sensory homunculus is a map along the cerebral cortex of where each part of the body is processed.

Source: Neurociencias de Cajal

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