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Addiction and Drugs of Abuse
The New Science of Addiction: Genetics and the Brain (University of Utah)
— The new science of addiction considers genetics, environment, and behavior to unravel the complexities of the addicted brain.
Neurons in the Brain
Crossing the Divide: How Neurons Talk to Each Other (University of Utah)
— Clear and colorful animations illustrate the complex communications carried on between neurons.
Making a Mad, Mad, Mad Neuron (University of Utah)
— Train with Dr. Dendristein to become an apprentice mad scientist by building your own monster neural circuit!
Animal Research
Animals in Research (Kids 4 Research)
— Read about discoveries based on animal research.
People Ask Questions About Animals in Research (American Physiological Society)
— Get the answers to your animal research questions.
Brain
All About Anxiety (Kids Health)
— Uncover the truth about "GAD."
Brain Imaging (Neuroscience for Kids)
— See inside a living brain.
Depression (Mayo Clinic)
— Learn about the disorder that afflicts 19 millions Americans.
Functional MR Imaging (RadiologyInfo)
— Find out the common uses of fMRI.
Memory Exhibition (The Exploratorium)
— Explore the anatomy of memory.
Neuron Structure (How Stuff Works)
— Examine the basic parts of a neuron.
Drugs
Ecstasy (NIDA for Teens)
— Learn about the health hazards of "E".
Antidepressants (Royal College of Psychiatrists)
— Find out what an "SSRI" is.
Human Research
Cancer Clinical Trials
— Learn the role humans play in developing new cancer treatments.