Biology 202
The Sense of Touch and How It Affects Development
Submitted by Crystal Leonard on Thu, 05/14/2009 - 10:12pmThe Neurobiological Underpinnings of Anorexia Nervosa
Submitted by Crystal Leonard on Mon, 04/13/2009 - 7:12pmThe gaunt frame, the lifeless skin and hair, the fidgeting with what little food there is on the plate, these
trademark symptoms alert most people to the fact that someone they know might have anorexia. However,
no one seems to know exactly what causes anorexia or how to treat it. This has been the subject of much
scientific debate recently, and there is evidence that neurobiology plays a part in this disease.
Autism's Possible Implications for the Mind and Brain
Submitted by akk on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 11:02am
Anne Kauth
February 22, 2008
Autism’s
Possible Implications for the Mind and Brain
Autism
affects one in 166 children born in the United States and has doubled in
prevalence over the past decade. This disorder has tragic repercussions for the
children diagnosed with it and remains a mystery without a known cure. My
autistic cousin Katie lives daily with the weight of this disorder and I intend
to explore in this paper the repercussions it holds for many facets of her
life.
