Tag Archives : brain tissue

Why toxicology reports take long to complete

Why toxicology reports take long to complete

Michael Jackson’s toxicology report is holding up the full swing of the criminal investigation that his recent death has required. Toxicology reports are expected to hold water in courts that is why a meticulous and scientific process to produce such a report will make it legally offensive evidence. These reports, though, understandably take [...]
Are you a sociable ‘people person’? The answer is in your orbitofrontal cortex and ventral striatum

Are you a sociable ‘people person’? The answer is in your orbitofrontal cortex and ventral striatum

The orbitofrontal cortex is the outer strip of the brain just above the eyes, while the ventral striatum is the deep structure in the center of the brain. These are also where the pleasure sense is processed such as the so-called ‘sweet tooth’ and sexual stimuli. If you have a bigger concentration of grey matter in these areas (i.e., more brain [...]