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Interested in starting a neuroscience club but not sure where to begin? Start here.
This page features our free, ready-to-use presentations on neuroscience, immunology, and bioengineering topics, from microglia and neuroinflammation to BCIs, lab techniques, and AI for protein prediction. Each slide deck is paired with a Kahoot to reinforce concepts and spark discussion, making club meetings interactive and accessible. These resources are designed to help students launch, run, and grow science clubs with confidence.
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This slide deck introduces the major cell types that make up the brain, including neurons, astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, microglia, and endothelial cells. It explains how each cell type contributes to neural communication, metabolism, immune defense, and structural support. Rather than focusing only on neurons, the presentation emphasizes how brain function depends on coordinated interactions between many specialized cells. Students gain a foundation for understanding neurological disease by seeing how dysfunction in any one cell type can disrupt the entire system.
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This presentation focuses on microglia, the brain’s resident immune cells, and their roles in surveillance, cleanup, and inflammation. It explains how microglia detect damaged neurons using molecular signals such as DAMPs and membrane asymmetry changes. The deck also covers how microglia remove protein aggregates linked to diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Finally, it introduces cytokine signaling and shows how chronic microglial activation can drive neuroinflammatory disorders.
Kahoot: https://create.kahoot.it/share/biofreak/24f8afb1-e845-4fa4-8373-17497a38c215
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This slide deck explains why implanted brain–computer interfaces often fail over time due to the brain’s immune response. It walks through the foreign body response, showing how microglia and astrocytes encapsulate implanted electrodes and degrade signal quality. The presentation connects immune activation to reduced neural recording fidelity and device lifespan. Students learn why suppressing inflammation is a critical challenge in neurotechnology and how immunomodulation could improve long-term BCI performance.
Kahoot:https://create.kahoot.it/details/c34d0755-54a1-4a33-aa29-1ada72fadcd0
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This deck introduces immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) as core techniques for visualizing proteins in tissue. It explains how antibodies bind specific targets and how fluorescent or enzymatic labels allow researchers to detect cellular changes. The presentation walks through common applications, including identifying neurons, glial cells, and markers of inflammation. By the end, students understand how these techniques turn invisible molecular processes into measurable biological data.
Kahoot:
https://create.kahoot.it/share/ihc-if/51762252-487e-4436-963b-a85de21a0ddf
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This presentation teaches students how to critically read scientific papers rather than passively consume results. It breaks down each section of a paper and explains what questions to ask when evaluating methods, data, and conclusions. The deck emphasizes identifying experimental limitations, controls, and statistical relevance. Students leave with practical strategies to assess credibility and extract meaningful insights from primary literature.
Kahoot:
 https://create.kahoot.it/share/biochem-club/4ad79bc3-bc87-441e-9235-da6b7ddf9d73
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This slide deck explains how reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated and why oxidative stress damages cells, particularly neurons. It explores how excessive ROS contribute to aging, neurodegeneration, and inflammation. The presentation then introduces antioxidants and how they neutralize free radicals. Students learn both the benefits and limitations of antioxidant therapies in neurological disease.
Kahoot: https://create.kahoot.it/details/792cf26b-0bdc-453e-950e-123c89169683
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This slide deck introduces PCR (polymerase chain reaction) as a foundational molecular biology technique. It explains how DNA is amplified through cycles of denaturation, annealing, and extension using heat-stable Taq polymerase. The presentation covers required reagents and why temperature control is critical. Students learn how PCR is applied in virus detection, forensics, genetic testing, and research.
Kahoot: https://create.kahoot.it/share/pcr/358d4e70-394a-4734-b4db-5d40f32942cb
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This presentation introduces how artificial intelligence is transforming protein structure prediction. It explains why protein folding is essential for biological function and how traditional methods struggled to predict structures accurately. The deck highlights AI-based approaches such as deep learning models that infer structure from amino acid sequences. Students gain insight into how these tools accelerate drug discovery and biological research.
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