Human Brain (IMAGE)

Medical University of South Carolina

Human Brain

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A real human brain, photographically enhanced to illustrate the relationship between alcohol exposure and PTSD. Psychologist Justin Gass believes repeated alcohol exposure stregthens the connections between neurons responsible for storing traumatic memories.

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Justin Gass

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