Hello everyone!

I will be studying psychology from September onwards and would love to find an internship in research as soon as possible. I wanted to get some relevant work experience this summer, unfortunately, it's pretty hard without being a university student. I'm thinking about doing this course: https://online.stanford.edu/programs/medical-statistics-program

It consists of three courses, and I hope it would help me find a research placement sooner. Do you think it's worth it?

Thank you so much in advance!

I'm currently pursuing a BA in Psychology I don't have a science background. However, I really like studying neuroscience and want to know if it's possible to transition into this field for my masters.

I've been considering taking a few online courses in neuroscience and biology to build some foundational knowledge. Specifically, I'm looking at courses in neurobiology, computational neuroscience, and basic biology.

I've checked out a few colleges that mention the need for a degree in a related field for admission into their neuroscience programs. Some of them specifically list psychology as a related field. However, I'm concerned they might be referring to a BSc in Psychology rather than a BA.

What additional steps can I take to strengthen my application and knowledge base? Are there specific programs or pathways you would recommend for someone in my situation?

Tldr- Is it feasible to get into a good neuroscience program with a BA in Psychology and some additional coursework in neuroscience and biology?

So, I'm curious about this.

Intuitively, it feels like there must be some correlation, but this can be a cognitive bias because of the image of smart people as "quirky" and "weird" that pop-culture has popularized.

I'm not talking specifically about exceptional giftedness and neurodivergence, but giftedness in general and neurodivergence.

Are there any studies that try to see if there's any correlation between IQ/giftedness and neurodivergence?

I guess one of the reasons why I think there may be correlation, which isn't an objective reason, of course, is because I feel like I am somewhat gifted intellectually, but at the same time, I have some neurodivergence going (not to an extreme degree, but I suspect I may be adapted ADHD and HSP). But I'm just one person, of course this doesn't mean anything, but makes me ask a question into the void.

So say the state of a brain during a dream was somehow perfectly copied with 100% accuracy and replayed, would the person experiencing the replaying brain state have the exact same dream a second time? Are the chemicals and whatever in our brains that create what we experience in dreams that precise/predictable?

I just graduated high school and will attend university from September onwards. I wanted to ask whether you have some advice on where and how to get research experience/knowledge, preferably online. I have found multiple courses, but most of them are just pricey and don’t generally seem as valuable. I would like to find some research internships when I go to university, as I believe having some prior knowledge would be helpful.

Hello, Im trying to learn some neuroscience on my own, I found this book for around 35$ and I was wondering if it was outdated. I know there are several new edition which I cant buy bc they dont sell them in my country , so I was wondering if this was a good deal. Thank u :)

Hey guys, i wanna know what’s the hardest topic u faced with neuroscience/ or u didn’t find any one can explain it

I'm an undergraduate student trained in biotechnology looking to foray into the field of social insects but with a perspective of sensory neurobiology and neurophysiology. Could you please recommend review papers that cover this topic, I would prefer more quantitative cognition based papers.

so a bit of background. I got my undergrad in bio (focus was in neurobiology and psychology) 8 years ago and those 8 were some tough times, alot of personal issues and I lost my way in life. I always wanted to go into neuroscience so when I applied and got into a competitive masters program at humboldt university of berlin, I went in without really thinking about what I'll do with my degree. the program is called mind and the brain so it seemed like the perfect fit for me because it has all the bio that I'm interested and avoids the aspect of it I don't like (wet labs...) plus psychology and cognitive science. so the interdisciplinary nature of the program really appealed to me. cause I always loved psych and neuroscience.

anyways, being that I was out of school for 8 years, I kinda maybe let myself forget about the fact that I don't like research at all. it wasn't just the wet lab that i disliked, I just never enjoyed any aspect of research, writing paper, the politics, the applying for grants, having to network and do presentations and seminars. I like the courses right now where I only have to learn but the MRI analysis stuff is hell and I can't imagine having to do this for the rest of my life. I mean, that's if i get lucky! from the looks of it, not only will I have to go on to do my PhD, but even after my PhD getting a job and having a stable career is a long shot. I initially thought maybe if I hate the research part, I can teach but that also sounds awful cause I see my profs now and how they've literally had to teach the exact same thing year after year. I think I'd go crazy! you can just see the pain on their faces for being forced to be here.

I mean feel really dumb cause I feel like I let my love of learning about neuroscience just completely block out all logical thinking. I've only ever loved the learning aspect of it and I don't think thats enough reason...?

so I don't know what to and was hoping to get some advice from people who have their masters or PhD.

EDIT: I've already started looking into other options of what to do if I were to drop out but other options don't look too good either. so I'm in an even tougher spot now!

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I'm well aware that this question may be closed but hear me out. I am curious on how human brains may change or evolve in the future and I will be using my favorite franchise-Star Wars as the template.

Obviously I am only asking about the brains of human characters as alien brains are likely vastly different. Humans are basically the same as Earth humans anatomically and genetically BUT their brain structure has to be different due to the environment they evolved in.

The two major differences are

•Spatial perception

AND

•Sexual attraction

In the Star Wars galaxy, entire planets are often treated just like countries or even cities! In the real world, even another country is a vastly different "universe" to a person as China and America are as different as you could get, yet they would be just one other planet to a Star Wars human.

Also, sexual attraction. Many Earth humans determine who they are attracted to based on skin tone, facial features, hair-all the things that distinguish various races. Yet humans in Star Wars are bombarded by strange anatomies-tentacles, fur, tusks, horns etc etc. In the stories, there are humans who mate with aliens and presumably they find them attractive. They had to evolve to be able to find these beings attractive. Sure there might be women who only date human men but on a blind date; they will likely stick around as opposed to running off in terror, screaming if matched with an alien like an Earth human would.

My question is. What is likely different about Star Wars humans brain architecture compared to Earth humans based on these vast differences in perspective?

I was wondering but can never find a clear answer. What does the average pay look like for a EEG technican? And job availability?

I think about the experiment with a grid of 9 letters (or more) and the subjects’ ability to recall specific placements without attending, I don’t remember authors of experiment.

How much of an image can we process and in what amount of time ? Link me a paper

Hi! I’m currently recording retinal tissue with CMOS chips. However, even after applying a membrane and a stamp (3Brain) on top, I keep getting activity mostly on the edge of the tissue. Any tips on how to improve the contact between the electrodes and the cells? Thanks!

What is it called when you can remember things without focusing on them. Context, my teacher was reading to me and I was on my phone not really paying attention and my teacher asked what she just read and I could recall everything to the last detail.

Hello all,

I made a blog a while ago on how I memorised the midsagittal section of the brain. Here are the important strategies that worked for me:

Art of Loci: Associating each part of the brain with an area in my house

Active Learning: Drawing and then labelling the section

Consistent Practice: Do review sessions regularly

https://medium.com/@olivernewman07/exploring-the-midsagittal-section-of-the-brain-a-house-tour-d9491aefea1c

I'd love to hear your feedback !

I took part in a study recently (healthy control participant) and received an MRI picture as part of my participation. I'm not looking for any advice, just curious if there is anything noteworthy about my noggin. I recognize how rare a privilege it is to see my own brain (both for free and without awaiting bad news), so I'd appreciate any information for how I can further understand these photos.

Hi.
I am trying to visualize some data from openneuro on MRIcroGL. How?!?!?!??! I have left a link to the openneuro site. Please please please please reply to this asap!!!
https://openneuro.org/datasets/ds002424/versions/1.2.0

Properties of the Caudal Pontine Reticular Nucleus Neurons Determine the Acoustic Startle Response in Cntnap2 KO Rats

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Apologies if this is the wrong place to ask this, literally cannot think where else this fits!

I understand that St Johns Wort is a P450 inducer? in simplistic terms, does that mean its method of action is *similar* to that of say Elvanse/Adderall and how they stimulate (induce) neurons to release dopamine?

I just wanted to understand its potential role/action with regards to impaired P450 enzymes.

Hi.

So I was just reading a paper on the medial superior olive. I do not have a medical science background or a heavy biology background but I am able to follow along as I have done some cellular biology before.

My knowledge is light years ahead of an enthusiast but probably around that of a second year intensive biology student. So I "get it". Or at least I think I do.

My question is as follows:

Reading this paper reported a lot of observations and the conclusions were based upon observations and outcomes. The conclusion seemed to be an observation.

Is it the case that knowledge of how thinking works is hypothesised? For example, if a neuron is inhibited or the membrane potential is hindered, it can be observed that EEG waves change and test subject results change, such as mice in a maze or whatever.

But that's like saying "the subject was unable to run at full speed when we tied his shoelaces together". It's an expected outcome but doesn't explain why tying the laces together does this just that tying the laces together does this.

So is it the case with neuroscience that we can observe changes in the brain in response to stimuli and deduce which regions of the brain are involved in that type of sensory response, but we cannot really explain how the process occurs beyond observing changes in firing rates and action potentials? Anything else is untestable?

Is neuroscience limited to this level?

Like can memory and thought be tested beyond "we removed this part of the brain and now the mouse can't remember its siblings" or is that as far as we are at this stage? Labelling cells and their response to stimuli?

Thank you for your time.

Basically the title. Genuinely curious about the general consensus about the Orch OR theory of consciousness - what do neuroscientists think about this theory? Does electron resonance transfer in tryptophan aromatic rings in microtubules are indicative of the origin of consciousness? Is this an experimentally sound theory or a figment of Penrose and Hameroff's wild imaginations?

Hey!

I'm looking for a Neuroscience/Human Biology Internship or even the chance to work alongside scientists in these fields for the next year-ish.

Next year, I've been accepted onto BSc (Hons) Neuroscience at St. Andrews University and I want to gain some experience to them be able to utilise at my time there!

Any advice would be much appreciated ❤️❤️

Hi, I am a business analyst by profession 30 M. I recently developed interest in learning neurology and how brain works and what happens to brain during different brain illnesses like depression, anxiety. My medical history : i was diagnosed with epilepsy around my puberty and after almost a decade I have recovered using medications. Now these days I am facing anxiety and depression and high blood pressure.

I need advise on the best book, for non doctors, to understand brain functions and it's illnesses.

Hello,

I am considering attending the NeuroBIM Master's program and would love to hear from anyone who has completed it. Could you share your experiences and feedback?

Hello. I recently learned about Sholl analysis and am interested in using it to study unipolar neurons and generally neurons with a long axon but relatively short dendrites. Does anyone know of any works that I should reference for this particular application?