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Michael W. Richardson

Michael W. Richardson is the former Sr. Content Production Associate for BrainFacts.org. He is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York, covering topics ranging from the brain and behavior to the environment.

Articles by Michael W. Richardson

How Much Energy Does the Brain Use?
The brain has some intense energy needs thanks to the unique role it plays in the body.
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Dumping the Brain's Waste
Scientists may have found the brain’s hidden waste disposal system.
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Holding Your Brain in the Palm of Your Hand
How would it feel to hold a model of your own brain?
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Neuroscience Takes the Stand
Understanding the brain science behind human behavior can help us create a fairer legal system.
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Mossy Cells
This small group of cells help regulate your memories.
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Neuroeconomics: Making Big and Small Decisions
Behind every economic decision you make is a host of biases, hormone fluctuations, and firing neurons.
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Eyes on the Road
The optical nerve carries light information to the visual processing center of the brain.
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Highlighting the Synapse
When neurons meet, they have great chemistry.
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Calcium Sends the Signal
Calcium plays a key role in the fundamental processes underlying all cell communication.
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What Are Absence Seizures?
Not all seizures are as dramatic as the ones you see on TV.
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Crafting the Message
The axon initial segment helps shape the messages sent by your brain cells.
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Magnification Into Movement
These uniquely shaped cells play a key role in your every move.
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