THE BLONDE NEUROSCIENCE NERD

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Hannah Copeland

Sep 5, 20194 min read

Multiple Sclerosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in a demyelinating disorder, causing the insulating cover (myelin) of neurons in the...

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Hannah Copeland

Aug 11, 20195 min read

Phantom limb is the sensation that an amputated or missing limb is still attached to the body, and these sensations are often painful....

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Hannah Copeland

Jul 31, 20193 min read

Our brain has a number of defences to protect itself from physical damage. Our skulls are 7mm thick and our brains are surrounded by...

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Hannah Copeland

Jul 24, 20194 min read

One area of neuroscience I’ve always been so interested by is neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to structurally change...