Stephen David Research in Theoretical Neuroscience

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Foreign Accent Syndrome: Brain, Mind or Genetics?

Foreign Accent Syndrome: Brain, Mind or Genetics?

There is a recent paper, Foreign Accent Syndrome as a Heralding Manifestation of Transformation to Small Cell Neuroendocrine Prostate Cancer, stating that, "a man in his 50s with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, receiving androgen deprivation therapy and abiraterone acetate/prednisone, presented with an uncontrollable ‘Irish brogue’ accent despite no Irish background, consistent with foreign accent syndrome (FAS). He had no neurological examination abnormalities, psychiatric history or MRI of the brain abnormalities at symptom onset."

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Brain Science: Why Does the Human Mind Enforce Sleep?

Brain Science: Why Does the Human Mind Enforce Sleep?

It is the mind that forces sleep, making it compulsory and punishing its denial.

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Brain Science | Crime | Domestic Violence: Is Justice Enough?

Brain Science | Crime | Domestic Violence: Is Justice Enough?

In recent weeks, there have been several reports of murders involving partners and their family members.

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Neuroscience | Mexico | Colombia: Adjusting the Drugs, Narcotics Stigma

Neuroscience: Adjusting Latin America's Drugs & Narcotics Stigma

Latin American countries including Mexico and Colombia are often pinpointed as major sources of global narcotics and drug supply.

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Brain Science: Improving Mental Health Evaluations | Background Checks

Brain Science: Improving Mental Health Evaluations | Background Checks

Reducing exposure to risks and increasing safety by improving mental health evaluations and background checks are important across occupational ranges and individual categories.

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