Event Title
Step Away from the Friendly Fox! The Impact of Rabies on the Human Brain
Location
Diamond 122
Start Date
30-4-2015 1:49 PM
End Date
30-4-2015 2:25 PM
Project Type
Presentation
Description
Rabies is a contagious viral disease of mammals that causes brain inflammation and swelling. It is often fatal to individuals who do not seek help immediately. By studying the brain's reaction to a virus like rabies, we can learn about the virus as well as learn more about the brain's general functioning. In this presentation, I will explain the brain's reaction to rabies through a study conducted by Gomme, Wirblich, Addya, Rall, & Schnell (2012) and explore the implications of their findings to the human brain on a molecular level.
Faculty Sponsor
Melissa Glenn
Sponsoring Department
Colby College. Psychology Dept.
CLAS Field of Study
Social Sciences
Event Website
http://www.colby.edu/clas
ID
1805
Step Away from the Friendly Fox! The Impact of Rabies on the Human Brain
Diamond 122
Rabies is a contagious viral disease of mammals that causes brain inflammation and swelling. It is often fatal to individuals who do not seek help immediately. By studying the brain's reaction to a virus like rabies, we can learn about the virus as well as learn more about the brain's general functioning. In this presentation, I will explain the brain's reaction to rabies through a study conducted by Gomme, Wirblich, Addya, Rall, & Schnell (2012) and explore the implications of their findings to the human brain on a molecular level.
https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/clas/2015/program/364