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Hi, I'm Allison - a neuroscientist in the making - I blend my own curiosity in reading interesting + recently published science journals and attempt to add my own insights as well as to make them more easily digestable.

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Understanding Trauma in Young Minds: Predicting PTSD, CPTSD, Depression, and Anxiety in Children

When children experience traumatic events, their emotional responses can vary widely, with some developing serious mental health...

Dec 14, 20243 min read

How Your Sweet Tooth Could Be Harming Your Health: Exploring the Link Between Sugar, Depression, and Disease

A study from the University of Surrey, published in the Journal of Translational Medicine , found that people with a preference for sweet...

Dec 14, 20242 min read

Home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in treating major depressive disorder - a promising new treatment?

A study published in 2024 by Woodham et al., explored the effectiveness of home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD): - tDCS is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses a targeted, weak electric current to modulate brain activity - potentially offering a new treatment option for MDD. This study was a fully remote, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial conducted across multiple sites specifica

Oct 30, 20242 min read

Can Antidepressants be repurposed as a anti-glioblastoma (brain cancer) drug?

Researchers have found that the antidepressant vortioxetine shows promise in combating glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor. This drug,...

Sep 29, 20241 min read

Move Your Mood: The Surprising Link Between Depression and Physical Activity

This study, conducted by researchers at the University of Toronto, explored the reciprocal relationship between depression symptoms and...

Aug 6, 20242 min read

Gut Feeling to Social Healing: Microbes Unlock New Doors in Autism Research

This groundbreaking study reveals a significant link between gut microbiome, gastrointestinal (GI) distress, and social behaviors...

Aug 6, 20242 min read

Magic Mushrooms: A New Hope for Anorexia Treatment?

A new study led by Dr. Claire Foldi from Monash University has shown promising results for using psilocybin, the active ingredient in...

Aug 6, 20242 min read

Hi there! I'm a recent graduate with a major in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology and a minor in Neuroscience. I used to be a part of the dynamic research team at HKCeND, a leading neuroscience research center located in Hong Kong. Currently I'm part of a research team at Seoul National University's neuroscience. RECODE lab. My passion for neuroscience ranges from various neurological disorders, neuropharmacology and predicting the prognosis of the disorders and finding personalised treatments for individuals.

personal insights stemming from my curiosity on science & the human brain

WELCOME 2 NeuroNuggets

TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Understanding Trauma in Young Minds: Predicting PTSD, CPTSD, Depression, and Anxiety in Children

How Your Sweet Tooth Could Be Harming Your Health: Exploring the Link Between Sugar, Depression, and Disease

Home-based transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in treating major depressive disorder - a promising new treatment?

Can Antidepressants be repurposed as a anti-glioblastoma (brain cancer) drug?

Move Your Mood: The Surprising Link Between Depression and Physical Activity

Gut Feeling to Social Healing: Microbes Unlock New Doors in Autism Research

Magic Mushrooms: A New Hope for Anorexia Treatment?

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