BrainWaves: The Neuroscience Graduate Program Newsletter

Program Corner

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AUTHOR : Dr. Kathy Murphy

A few weeks ago, our students spent the day documenting A Day in the Life of a MiNDS student. Once an hour, they stopped and took a picture. The collection of pictures is funny, and include pics of cats and dogs, students exercising, riding the bus, and meeting with fell...

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30.03.15 12:07 AM - Comment(s)

MiNDS related program information and tips

AUTHOR : Dr. Ryan Van Lieshout 

Welcome to the first edition of the Brain Waves Program Corner. In this forum, I will aim to provide students and faculty with key program information relevant to that stage of the academic year. As February an...

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27.03.15 03:11 PM - Comment(s)

AUTHOR: Justin Balsor

Turning brains invisible clearly has its advantages. Find out how a transparent brain caught my eye, what makes them possible, and why they may be the right method for you to use!

AUTHORS: Tong J, Mao O, Goldreich D
SUMMARY: Jonathan Tong 

For decades, neurologists have used two-point discrimination(2PD) as a tool for diagnosing neurological dysfunction. 2PD involves stimulating a patient with the tips of a caliper and asking:"were you touched with two points or ...