Deep Dive Into Slime Molds Slime molds have been of great interest to memory researchers. Taxonomically speaking, these organisms are single-celled eukaryotes from the Protista kingdom. This means they do not have a brain, nor are they a fungus, animal,…
Explaining Oneirology Have you ever been curious to learn more about dreams? Why do we dream? What do they represent? If so, oneirology may be of interest to you! Oneirology is the scientific field of dreams in relation to brain…
Longevity Research Significance Longevity research examines how we can live longer, healthier lives free from disease. In other words, it seeks to boost healthy aging and increase our healthspan, not just our lifespan. It does this by analyzing the hallmarks…
Exploring Grief in Older Adults Grief describes our emotional, social, physiological, and cognitive responses to a loss of any kind. It is usually associated with death, which is one of the biggest forms of loss anyone can endure. Grief is…
New Advances in Regenerative Medicine Imagine living in a world without Alzheimer’s disease. That reality seems closer than ever, as scientists at Cedars Sinai successfully reversed memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease symptoms in aging mice using regenerative medicine! Regenerative medicine…
Intergenerational connections describe the relationships we make with those who are in different age brackets than us. These relationships are vital for fostering a common understanding. By connecting across generations, we can better empathize with those around us and learn…
OCD Statistics October marks the beginning of OCD Awareness Month, which was set by the International OCD Foundation in 2009. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition characterized by a person experiencing obsessive thoughts, resulting in compulsive behaviors. Anatomically speaking,…
Defining Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive, lethal neurodegenerative disease characterized by voluntary muscle deterioration and paralysis. It is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, named after the famous baseball player who was diagnosed with it…
A dedicated and passionate volunteer with Conversations to Remember, Anthony Camaraza has taken on various roles both in and out of the organization. He is originally from Cuba and is a rising senior pursuing his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences…
As we age, the brain undergoes a series of physiological changes that cause somatic cells to stop dividing and DNA damage and inflammation to occur. Such a situation can make us more susceptible to developing neurodegenerative conditions over time. For…