University of Washington
Univ. Of Washington: Michael J. Fox Fight Ahead
University of Washington site with article about Michael J. Fox's battle with Parkinson's disease and how his treatment relates to the thalamus.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Diagnosing a Zombie: Brain and Body
Video explores diagnosing a zombie by relating its symptoms to various human brain disorders, such as Parkinson's disease. [3:47] Includes a brief quiz and a list of additional resources to explore.
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Dopamine
Using dopamine as an example, the page gives a description of how neurotransmitters work and the effects of drugs and enzymes on neurotransmitter function.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Pbs: Do All Drugs Affect the Brain Similarly?
Discusses the mechanism by which drugs effect the brain. Contains links which discuss other aspects of drug addiction.
University of Utah
University of Utah: Genetic Science Learning Center: Crossing the Divide: How Neurons Talk to Each Other
This slideshow explains the process of how a neuron communicates.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Sugar Affects the Brain
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of...
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Parkinson's Disease
From MedlinePlus, a video tutorial featuring information on Parkinson's Disease with accompanying text. Includes closed captioning option. [0:24]