I Got My Brain Scanned for Science
Yeah, I got my brain scanned for science. And you should too! (If you’re eligible, that is.) Basically, I got an MRI scan of my brain done recently as part of a study at the GT/GSU Center for Advanced Brain…
Claire Deng
I'm a 3rd year neuroscience major interested in the intersection of science and art! I also like to share my experiences as someone studying an uncommon major.
Neurotransmitter Notes: Serotonin + Oxytocin
Take two of our Neurotransmitter Notes! If you are in the midst of finals season like me, maybe you want something to cheer you up. I might not be able to make your neurons fire off serotonin or oxytocin,…
Neurotransmitter Notes: Dopamine
“I’m just a chemical in your head I’m just that Dopamine So come on line me up Come on line me up” – “Dopamine”, Third Eye Blind As a neuroscience major, it makes me extremely happy when words about the…
My Experience as a STEM Program Planning Assistant
For people who are interested in STEM, there are a variety of jobs and experiences you can have. For me, an undergraduate student at Georgia Tech, I think I have an interesting job that goes along with my coursework and…
‘Vampire Facials’: Viable or Just Bloody Gross?
To pursue beauty, people will use makeup, creams, and even plastic surgery. But, would you spread your own blood on your face? Wait, Your Own Blood? Earlier this year, these treatments, known as ‘blood facials’ or ‘vampire facials’ became well…