Traumatic Brain Injury

Since we're into chapter 30 and learning how the brain works, have you ever wondered what would happen if someone shot a 13 lb iron rod through your brain and it landed 80 feet away...and you survived? Check out the story of Phineas Gage.

Genes, translocations, autism, and schizophrenia (whew!)

Take a few minutes and read a good story about a gene called DISC1. This gene may be related to the formation of the corpus callosum - the structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. It seems that when this gene is translocated, the corpus callosum fails to form leading to potential psychiatric and cognitive issues including autism and schizophrenia. It's a neat article that brings together a lot of different topics we talk about in class. You can read it here.