Valerie Tsai
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Navigating the Cosmos of Whole-Brain Imaging
An exploration of the state of brain-mapping and how recent advances in technology have allowed us to see more clearly.
Mar 5, 2022
25 min read
Computational Neuroethology, A Machine Vision of the Future
A report on recently developed deep and machine learning tools for behavioral neuroscience, and a comment on the future of the field as a whole.
Nov 5, 2021
20 min read
Fever Dreams
A foray into the research exploring the strange dreams people experienced during the initial wave of COVID-19.
Jun 5, 2021
16 min read
COVID on the Brain
An overview of the primary literature concerning the SARS-CoV-2 virus’ short- and long-term effects on the brain and nervous system.
Feb 5, 2021
14 min read
How a Signal is AMPA'fied
A deep dive into the NMDA/AMPA receptor system, which plays a major role in neuroplasticity.
Mar 5, 2020
14 min read
Stimulating Developments in Parkinson’s Treatment
A stimulating exploration of an electrifying new treatment for Parkinson’s Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation.
Dec 5, 2019
9 min read
To See or Not To See
Looking closely at the rare phenomenon of blindsight, a condition in which blind patients can reportedly sense and respond to visual stimuli.
Dec 5, 2019
10 min read
A Gut Feeling
An overview of the gut microbiota and its relationship with the brain.
Mar 3, 2019
11 min read
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