BCIA Continuing Education Posts

The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science

Nov 723 min read

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 6: Stress

Our prosocial actions can protect us from the harmful effects of major life changes

Oct 2618 min read

Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions

The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.

Oct 2339 min read

Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 7: Emotion

Mindfulness research has challenged the popular belief that we should be able to dismiss difficult emotions.

Oct 114 min read

5-Min Science: Autism Involves Altered Neuron Density

The neurons responsible for communication in the brain are structured differently in children with autism.

Oct 115 min read

5-Min Science: Stress Alters the Gut Microbiome and Immunity

The vagus nerve connects Brunner’s glands to the central amygdala, responsible for processing fear and anxiety.

May 414 min read

Anger Contributes to Heart Disease: What You Can Do About It

Biofeedback can increase awareness of early anger warning signs (e.g., cold hands and muscle tension).