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Thursday, June 27, 2013
Sunday, June 16, 2013
#cheese!!!! :) Working on the face in this #painting #art #brain #pain
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Thursday, June 13, 2013
DNA in our Brain BREAK When We Learn Something New!
I certainly didn't expect to discover that in my research!
DNA Day (International DNA Day or World DNA Day) is April 25th and was first commemorated in 2003 and organized by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). It was initially meant to recognize the work of those that published the first paper on the structure of DNA back in 1953 (James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin and colleagues).
First a little bit about the structure of DNA.
DNA consists of two stands which are anti-parallel to each other which form a spiral formation linked by hydrogen bonds better known as a double-helix. (It's much more technical than that so if you are interested in learning more, start with this Wiki page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_helix).
So what's the interesting thing going on with the DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) in our brains?
Well apparently when we are learning something new, during the learning activity, the DNA in our brain experiences a double-strand break (DSB)... yes our DNA breaks! Yet, after the activity, the DNA re-bonds rather quickly within a 24-hour period. Whew.
Interestingly enough, for those with Alzheimer's or similar mental illness, the break either takes longer to heal or don't heal at all.
But this double-strand break is normal folks. It's a normal part of our brain activity. DSB occurs in various parts of our brain but it is more prevalent in our Dentate Gyrus (necessary for spatial memory-used when you're learning a new physical environment like if you moved to a new city). Our Dentate Gyrus resides deep within our Hippocampus.
Though my drawing focuses in on the Dentate Gyrus area, I included some notes on what we learn as we grow up. The learning of some of these things resides in other parts of our brain, but the same DSB happens there. So I highlighted one of these DSB but note, as mentioned above, DSB occurs in various areas of the brain when we're learning something. Things on the list that do involve spatial memory include learning to drive, ride a bike and swim.
Now go break some DNA stands and keep learning! :)
Feedback is always welcome.
Regards,
Contemporary Artist
Tel: (646) 504-5034
www.hunterart.com
info@hunterart.com
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DNA Day (International DNA Day or World DNA Day) is April 25th and was first commemorated in 2003 and organized by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). It was initially meant to recognize the work of those that published the first paper on the structure of DNA back in 1953 (James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin and colleagues).
First a little bit about the structure of DNA.
DNA consists of two stands which are anti-parallel to each other which form a spiral formation linked by hydrogen bonds better known as a double-helix. (It's much more technical than that so if you are interested in learning more, start with this Wiki page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_helix).
So what's the interesting thing going on with the DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) in our brains?
Well apparently when we are learning something new, during the learning activity, the DNA in our brain experiences a double-strand break (DSB)... yes our DNA breaks! Yet, after the activity, the DNA re-bonds rather quickly within a 24-hour period. Whew.
Interestingly enough, for those with Alzheimer's or similar mental illness, the break either takes longer to heal or don't heal at all.
But this double-strand break is normal folks. It's a normal part of our brain activity. DSB occurs in various parts of our brain but it is more prevalent in our Dentate Gyrus (necessary for spatial memory-used when you're learning a new physical environment like if you moved to a new city). Our Dentate Gyrus resides deep within our Hippocampus.
Though my drawing focuses in on the Dentate Gyrus area, I included some notes on what we learn as we grow up. The learning of some of these things resides in other parts of our brain, but the same DSB happens there. So I highlighted one of these DSB but note, as mentioned above, DSB occurs in various areas of the brain when we're learning something. Things on the list that do involve spatial memory include learning to drive, ride a bike and swim.
Now go break some DNA stands and keep learning! :)
Feedback is always welcome.
Regards,
Michelle Hunter
Tel: (646) 504-5034
www.hunterart.com
info@hunterart.com
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Wednesday, June 5, 2013
I'm gathering some notes on the #brain and #laughter as I read a couple articles on it. Of course this is for an upcoming brain #drawing :) #funny #neuroscience
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Beginning the exploration if what happens to our #DNA in our Dentate Gyrus when we are #learning somethings new. #brain #neuroscience #drawing #art
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Saturday, June 1, 2013
Pictures of "Brain Rhythm" at Austin's Art.Science.Gallery #art #science #brain
Hello there,
Recently, my painting "Brain Rhythm" took its first trip outside of New York to travel to Austin Texas for Art.Science.Gallery's group show called "Join our Evolution".
Through the use of tons of bubble wrap, crumpled newspaper and lots of tape, the painting arrived there and back safely (thank goodness). Below are some pictures of the painting at the show.
It was a great experience and working with the Art.Science.Gallery team was a pleasure, they certainly put me at ease. I look forward to sharing more of my work with them in the future.
Read about the painting "Brain Rhythm" here (http://hunterart.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-brain-painting-brain-rhythm-24x24.html)
Special thank you to Hayley Gillespie, Ph.D. (owner / ecologist / artist | Art.Science.Gallery.) and her team for making the show a success and working closely with the participating artists so the works arrived there and back safely.
Contemporary Artist
Tel: (646) 504-5034
www.hunterart.com
info@hunterart.com
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Get a FREE handwritten postcard from me! Join my mailing list here: http://bit.ly/HunterArtListContact me to commission a painting or drawing (info@hunterart.com / 646-504-5034)
The Brain Series of Paintings, so far: http://hunterart.blogspot.com/p/brain-paintings.html
Purchase prints to fit your space here: http://www.hunterart.imagekind.com
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Recently, my painting "Brain Rhythm" took its first trip outside of New York to travel to Austin Texas for Art.Science.Gallery's group show called "Join our Evolution".
Through the use of tons of bubble wrap, crumpled newspaper and lots of tape, the painting arrived there and back safely (thank goodness). Below are some pictures of the painting at the show.
It was a great experience and working with the Art.Science.Gallery team was a pleasure, they certainly put me at ease. I look forward to sharing more of my work with them in the future.
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| © Ian M. Wright |
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| © Ian M. Wright |
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| © Ian M. Wright |
Special thank you to Hayley Gillespie, Ph.D. (owner / ecologist / artist | Art.Science.Gallery.) and her team for making the show a success and working closely with the participating artists so the works arrived there and back safely.
Regards,
Michelle HunterContemporary Artist
Tel: (646) 504-5034
www.hunterart.com
info@hunterart.com
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Get a FREE handwritten postcard from me! Join my mailing list here: http://bit.ly/HunterArtListContact me to commission a painting or drawing (info@hunterart.com / 646-504-5034)
The Brain Series of Paintings, so far: http://hunterart.blogspot.com/p/brain-paintings.html
Purchase prints to fit your space here: http://www.hunterart.imagekind.com
Like on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hunterart
Follow on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/artcoholic
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