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Jessica Knox

Jessica Knox is a senior neuroscience reporter at Biology Insights with a focus on cognitive development and perception. Based in Cheltenham, she has spent 13 years in science journalism following a psychology degree. She worked as an intern with an online news publisher and went on to report on human brain research.

Trans Brains: The Neurological Basis of Gender Identity Brain & Nerves
Does Virtual Reality Damage Your Brain?Brain & Nerves
Semantic Processing: How Your Brain Makes Meaning Brain & Nerves
Genetics and the Brain: How Genes Influence Development Genetics
What Are Hope Molecules and How Do They Work?Biology
Male vs. Female Prefrontal Cortex Development Brain & Nerves
How Does Alcohol Affect the Brain’s Neurotransmitters?Substances
The Best Books on How the Brain Works Brain & Nerves
Brain Wave Lengths: The 5 Frequencies Explained Brain & Nerves
What Part of the Brain Does Critical Thinking?Brain & Nerves
Do Video Games Kill Brain Cells? The Science Explained Mental Health
What Does Neurobiological Mean?Biology
What Would Happen If Humans Used 100% of Their Brains?Brain & Nerves
Neuropeptide: Definition, Functions, and Health Roles Biology
If You’re Left-Handed, What Side of the Brain Is Dominant?Brain & Nerves
How Are Autistic Brains Different From Neurotypical?Mental Health
What Color Is the Brain? It’s Not Just Gray Matter Brain & Nerves
What Happens When Dopamine Receptors Are Damaged?Brain & Nerves
What Is the Opposite of Dopamine in Neurochemistry?Brain & Nerves
How Does Art Affect the Brain: What Science Shows Brain & Nerves
When Was the Endocannabinoid System Discovered?Biology
Music in the Brain: How Your Mind Processes Sound Brain & Nerves
Is Grey Matter in the Brain Good or Bad?Brain & Nerves
Left Prefrontal Cortex: Functions and Role in the Brain Brain & Nerves
Is Aphantasia Real? What Brain Scans Reveal Brain & Nerves
How to Increase Grey Matter in the Brain Brain & Nerves
The Young Brain: Development and Decision-Making Kids
Who Was Paul Broca and What Did He Discover?Healthcare
Who Named the Brain? A History of the Word’s Origin Healthcare
How Does Puberty Affect the Brain and Emotions?Mental Health