Week 7: Neurosci + Art


Week 7: Neurosci + Art



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Neurons 

As a Psychology major, I find this to be extremely interesting. I personally have never found art to be associated with the brain but now being able to see to common variables through other art works, such as the human body and art, the brain is also included. I am constantly memorized by the actions of the nervous system, as the nervous system has full control over the signals sent to each nerve in the human body. I am also interested in the way that the brain communicates with other areas of the body, therefore I find this topic very interesting.

Neuroscience is a tremendously complicated and beautiful science. Through Neuroscience we are able to detect how neuron fire through the brain. The brain is connected to varies parts of the body allowing certain neurons sent to areas of the body. Neuroscience is describe as the science of the nervous system which is connected to the brain. The nervous system is one of the most important and complicated systems in the human body. With the help of Neuroscience, we are able to understand the complex system of the nervous system. Technology such as VR, also known as the virtual reality, helps doctors and scientist gather information about the brain and how humans are wired inside. Seen below is a picture of a doctor using the VR to better understand the brain before heading into surgery. The VR is extremely helpful when training doctors before heading into the operating room. Because the technology has created a real life situation, doctors are able to practice surgeries and gather information before actually having to perform surgery on a humans brain.

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doctor using VR 
 Any sort of neuro- related surgery if a very high risk surgery. Most of the common neurosurgery's  are focused around aneurysms. An aneurysm is when there is a swollen artery in the brain which is usually caused by the weak artery wall in the brain. Through these intense procedure, doctors will use ink. The ink used is these procedures are not like the ink in our day to day pens, inks used in surgery are used to intensify the nerves or veins in our bodies so the doctors can easily identify what needs to be operated on. For example, when I attend my second event the speaker,Nestor R. Gonzalez MD, MSCR, spoke about operations he has participated in. He was a neurosurgeon who focused on helping people that had had strokes. During his procedures he would implement ink in order to see where certain veins, blood vessels and parts of the nervous system led to. His goal is to help prevent strokes, therefore he has created a surgery called EDAS which was a procedure to plant more blood vessels in the brain so that the brain can get the right amount of blood and oxygen to the brain.
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Aneurysm in the brain 


Ramachandran. “3 Clues to Understanding Your Brain.” TED, www.ted.com/talks/vilayanur_ramachandran_on_your_mind.

“Art, Mind, And Brain.” Google Books, books.google.com/books?id=2BMDYRRF1WcC&dq=gardner%2B%22art%2Bmind%2Band%2Bbrain%22&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=DYaIMCGy4j&sig=8yrvOMWISopSrN_fNXsYqUPJCgw&hl=en#v=onepage&q=gardner%20%22art%20mind%20and%20brain%22&f=false.

deCharms, Christopher. “A Look inside the Brain in Real Time.” TED, www.ted.com/talks/christopher_decharms_scans_the_brain_in_real_time?language=en.

“Fundamentals of Neuroscience, Part 1: The Electrical Properties of the Neuron.” Harvard Online Courses, 14 Jan. 2019, online-learning.harvard.edu/course/fundamentals-neuroscience-part-1-electrical-properties-neuron.

“Medical Services.” Barnes, 2011, www.barnesjewish.org/Medical-Services/Neurology-Neurosurgery/Neurosurgery-Procedures.


Comments

  1. Han Kyeol KimMay 13, 2019 at 6:52 PM

    I really liked your article! How did you gain information on the actual surgery? Are you in any way related to surgeons? It is great that your major could relate to this topic!

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  2. Audrey GoodmanMay 18, 2019 at 4:08 PM

    I thought it was interesting how you discussed the role of virtual reality in neuroscience, as I think this is a really good example of the connection between neuroscience and art. I also enjoyed your discussion of the use of ink in neurosurgeries.

    - Audrey

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