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Hormones are chemical messengers that coordinate different functions in the body. The endocrine system, which is made up of all the body's different hormones, regulates all biological processes in the body, from growth and metabolism to conception and brain development. Hormones, produced by glands, regulate long-term ongoing processes
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With President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump set for a 2024 rematch we've looked at polls, past presidential election results from 1980 and onwards alongside other elections such as primaries, senatorial and house elections to predict the result. Since last month former President Donald J Trump
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British Local Elections On the 2nd of May, many Britons went to the ballot box to place their local election vote. The ruling Conservative party (Tories) lost major ground, the opposition won seats held by the Tories for decades. Labour gained large headway taking control of nearly 10 councils out
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Introduction to the Nervous System The first principle of the biological approach to behaviour is that behaviour is the product of physiology. The term physiology is an umbrella term that encapsulates the structure and function of the nervous and endocrine systems. However, to fully understand this principle, one has to
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Europe is changing, new world dynamics has left the continent behind in several vital aspects for the future. Wages are low, when compared with the United States, which is contributing to a brain-drain. European start-ups have a tuff time competing on the international stage as they struggle to find the
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Arizona and Abortion The Arizona state House of Representatives has voted to overturn the state's Supreme Court decision that an 1864 abortion ban was enactable. Creating the possibility of a repeal. It took 2 attempts for the GOP to bring forth the proposal last week. The Democrats rallied
Literature
I wanted to look back on this standalone book by Holly Jackson because of her new novel, The Reappearance of Rachel Price, that was recently released in the US and the UK. Since I’ve enjoyed Jackson’s previous work I hope to be able to read this new novel
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The brain is recognized not only as the most complex organ but also the most important one in the human body. One of the major reasons why the brain is regarded as our most vital organ is due to its unique ability to influence and interpret emotions and communicate with
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Introduction to Neuroplasticity Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to change by modifying synaptic connections between neurons typically caused by genetic and environmental factors. Genetic factors refers to the normal pre-programmed development of the brain, while environmental factors include injury, brain damage or acquiring new skills. Naturally, there are
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South Africa is roughly 1 month away from its general election, set for the 29th of May. The ruling ANC, African National Congress, once headed by Nelson Mandela is facing one of its steepest challenges yet. The ANC is a centre-left party. South Africa has witnessed continued economic suffering. Inequality
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Croatia Legislative Election EU member Croatia has held its legislative election, to the Sabor (parliament), and the result is not shocking. Slight redistribution of seats. The ruling HDZ, a centre-right party and member of the EPP in the EU parliament, lost a few seats, however, retained their resounding lead over
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Localization of function is an idea that explores the connection between patterns of behaviour and parts of the brain. This idea has a long history, dating back to ancient times when scholars like Hippocrates speculated about the brain's role in behaviour. However, it was not until the 19th