EEG Wave Value Differentiation Explaining Different Stages of Parkinsonā€™s Disease
Author: Ishmam Khan, Class of 2025 Figure: Parkinsonā€™s is a detrimental neurodegenerative disease that affects patients at varying degrees of severity As neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinsonā€™s disease (PD) progress, insights into brain changes become crucial for early diagnoses and effective interventions. In a recent study, Pappalettera et al. at Stony Brook University utilized Approximate Entropy (ApEn) analysis to compare the complex brain signals that occur … Continue reading EEG Wave Value Differentiation Explaining Different Stages of Parkinsonā€™s Disease
2024 YIWC has concluded!
As we close out our fall semester, we are also happy to announce the winners of our 2024 Young Investigators Writing Competition! Their articles are published as part of our Young Investigators Review Fall Journal online, found here. For a list of the prompts and more information about the contest, please visit this link. Applications for the 2024 round have closed. Stay tuned for our … Continue reading 2024 YIWC has concluded!
Virtual Reality: An Effective Tool for Safety Training
Author: Amal Bilal, Class of 2028 Figure 1: A man using a virtual reality headset. Safety training is an important tool that helps prevent accidents by enhancing oneā€™s ability to identify and analyze risks while performing dangerous tasks. Typically delivered through safety manuals, videos, lectures, slideshows, and drills, safety training methods have several limitations: they do not provide feedback to participants, have difficulties illustrating realistic … Continue reading Virtual Reality: An Effective Tool for Safety Training
Effects of Climate Change on Macaroni Penguins
Author: Amal Bilal, Class of 2028 Figure 1: Macaroni Penguins at Cooper Bay, South Georgia. The Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes Chrysolophus) is a sub-Antarctic penguin species that typically lives in colonies on sub-Antarctic islands in the South Atlantic and South Indian Oceans. As of 2013, 6.3 million breeding pairs were found, a 30% decline from the last regional census in 1993. This drastic decrease in population … Continue reading Effects of Climate Change on Macaroni Penguins
Algae Consumption: An Unexpected Boost to Video Game Performance
Author: Sean Krivitsky, Class of 2026 Figure 1. Image depicting various marine algae species, namely Chorda filum and Cladophora glomerata. Video games have always been considered by many as just a trivial hobby. Yet, in recent years, there has been a rise in the popularity of video game streaming, especially in competitive settings. Consequently, in such competitions, players need to prioritize factors like attentiveness and … Continue reading Algae Consumption: An Unexpected Boost to Video Game Performance
Utilizing the Principle of Pro-Cancer Properties of Antioxidants to Treat Prostate Cancer
Author: Sean Krivitsky, Class of 2026 Figure 1. Depiction of various foods that are commonly associated with having antioxidant properties.Prostate cancer (PC) has become a growing concern for men as its rate of incidence has been steadily increasing by more than 3% per year for the past decade. As a result, many have been searching for various treatments and interventions during PC progression to help … Continue reading Utilizing the Principle of Pro-Cancer Properties of Antioxidants to Treat Prostate Cancer
Duty Calls: Video Games as an Outlet for Reflection and Fulfilling Desires
Author: Ishmam Khan, Class of 2025 Figure 1: Social media is a common outsource for video game discussion; Reddit is the most popular source for these discussion topicsCall of Duty is an iconic first-person shooter video game published by Activision Studios. The game is known for its dynamic gunplay, innovative realistic graphics, and its gritty portrayal of war. However, Call of Duty has a contentious … Continue reading Duty Calls: Video Games as an Outlet for Reflection and Fulfilling Desires
Innovations in our Understanding of Glaucoma
Author: Ishmam Khan, Class of 2025 Figure 1: Research into glaucoma yields promising insights into the future of optics and disease at Stony Brook University Glaucoma, a condition characterized by optic nerve degeneration and the cell death of retinal ganglion neurons, is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. The retina’s health is critical for vision, and understanding the blood flow (BF) of many regions … Continue reading Innovations in our Understanding of Glaucoma
Prolonged Functional Hyperemia Found in Early Stage AD in mouse models
By Asher Agarwal, Class of 2027 When a region of our brain is active, blood vessels dilate to increase blood flow and meet the increased metabolic demand of the area. This is known as functional hyperemia, or neurovascular coupling, and it is critical for maintaining metabolic homeostasis in the brain. Previous research has shown that, in response to novel environments, hippocampal inhibitory interneurons are stimulated … Continue reading Prolonged Functional Hyperemia Found in Early Stage AD in mouse models
Do violent video games desensitize us to real-world violence?
By Asher Agarwal, Class of 2027 Recently, many media sources have been spreading concern that violent video games desensitize players to violence and damage their sense of empathy. Researchers at the University of Vienna and Karolinska Institute in Sweden attempted to test this hypothesis by utilizing fMRI technology. fMRI is a machine that allows one to indirectly measure the activity of the brain as it … Continue reading Do violent video games desensitize us to real-world violence?
Taking A Glimpse into A VR Headset: The Connection Between the Mind and Vision
By Sajia Athai, Class of 2026 For the past decade, homes have transformed into vibrant arenas of gaming with sounds of clicking controllers and the colors of OLED screens. Parents often feel concerned about the spike in new video games as companies release new accessories and skins for players to customize. Worried about the possibility of addiction, many forget the positive outcomes that games offer, … Continue reading Taking A Glimpse into A VR Headset: The Connection Between the Mind and Vision
Climbing Up The Rock To The Top: Building Endurance through Video Games
By Sajia Athai, Class of 2026 While parents often worry about curbing their children’s exposure to video games, there is an increasing demand for combining innovation and fitness, as seen in the application of active video games. As adults grow older, difficulties in physical activity become the focus of their lives. Many adults don’t have the time or money to pursue activities such as muay … Continue reading Climbing Up The Rock To The Top: Building Endurance through Video Games
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