Hello, and welcome to season 1. In today’s episode, our guest of honor is… Kayla Howerton! Follow us on twitter @theEBCpod; we appreciate the love. Thank you for listening :) As always, stay educated and seek confusion.
-Val, Yassine, Avery.
Fact Check:
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, bread and baked goods with mold should be discarded as they can be contaminated below the surface.
Dr. Anjan Chatterjee, director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, conducted a study providing some evidence that people may have different levels of innate understanding for interior design.
Various sources confirm orange juice's health benefits. One specific finding shares that vitamin C and citrus flavanoids, all found in orange juice, can help prevent cardiovascular disease. Additional health benefits have been identified.
Electrocorticography (ECoG) is the process of recording electrical activity in the brain by placing electrodes in direct contact with the surface of the brain. Whereas depth electrodes are electrodes inserted into the brain.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is defined as a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate neurons. The type of TMS used in depression treatment, though safe and tolerated, side effects include headache, scalp discomfort, tingling/spasms of facial muscles, and lightheadedness. Serious side effects are rare but include seizures, mania, and hearing loss.
TMS can only reach about 3-4 cm deep. TMS is typically restricted to a depth of penetration between 1 and 1.5cm. However, focused ultrasound can penetrate beyond 15cm deep.
In EEG research, there is a systemic lack of data from Black American participants due to hairstyles and hair type. There are novel techniques in development to combat this issue.
A meta-analysis published in 2021 found that there are multiple challenges associated with the prediction accuracy of the GRE.
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