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Ritu Kapoor Page 15

At a university neuroscience institute in Portland, Oregon, Ritu Kapoor coordinated public brain-awareness programs before joining Biology Insights as a staff writer covering basic neuroscience. She organized science fairs and community events using real specimens to explain brain function to visitors. She holds a BS in neuroscience from the University of Vermont.

Functions of the Right Amygdala in Fear and Emotion Brain & Nerves
Lingual Gyrus: Function, Location, and Its Role in the Brain Brain & Nerves
The Function of a Neuron’s Cell Membrane Brain & Nerves
What Is a Neuron Action Potential and How Does It Work?Brain & Nerves
The Neuroscience of Autism: Brain Structure and Function Mental Health
What Is an Amygdala Response and How Does It Work?Brain & Nerves
Brain Activity During Sleep vs. Awake: What’s the Difference?Sleep
A Microglia Diagram Explained: Forms and Functions Brain & Nerves
The Cerebral Cortex of the Sheep Brain: An Overview Zoology
fMRI and Autism: What the Research Shows Tests
Is Neuralink Safe? The Risks and Safety Concerns Explained Healthcare
Is Grey Matter Myelinated? Its Function in the Brain Brain & Nerves
What Factors Can Affect Brain Plasticity?Brain & Nerves
Presynaptic vs. Postsynaptic: What’s the Difference?Brain & Nerves
What Is a Neuron and How Do They Work?Brain & Nerves
What Are Verbal Stimuli and How Do They Affect the Brain?Brain & Nerves
When Does Neurogenesis Occur in the Human Brain?Brain & Nerves
Motor Neuron Function: How Signals Move Muscles Brain & Nerves
The Role of Satellite Cells in the Nervous System Brain & Nerves
What Is a Nerve Net and How Does It Work?Zoology
Empathic Pain: The Science of Feeling Another Person’s Pain Mental Health
The Leading Theories of Consciousness Explained Brain & Nerves
Can a Monkey Have Autism? A Look at Primate Research Mental Health
What Are Neural Interfaces & How Do They Work?Physics
The Septum of the Brain: Location, Function, and Role Brain & Nerves
Rostral Brain: Its Location, Regions, and Roles Brain & Nerves
What Is the Purpose of the Amygdala?Brain & Nerves
How Heroin Affects Neurotransmitters in the Brain Substances
What Is Brain Engineering and How Does It Work?Brain & Nerves
Acetylcholine: Its Function and Roles in the Body Brain & Nerves