FeaturedNeuroscience·February 26, 2020·2 min readCannabis compound acts as an antibioticCannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabis compound, has antibiotic potential. Treating mice with MRSA, CBG worked as well as vancomycin, a powerful antibiotic, for treating the infection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 25, 2020·3 min readSocial anxiety could be an empathy imbalanceTaijin-kyofusho, a form of social anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of causing others discomfort as a result of the sufferer's behavioral reactions, is linked to hypersensitivity of the emotional states of others and an inability to identify emotional context.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 25, 2020·3 min readCynicism and disrespect: A vicious cycleBeing treated disrespectfully by others can lead to cynicism about human nature, and in turn, cynicism about human nature can lead people to treat others with disrespect.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2020·3 min readNeural cells speed up function in 3D bioprinted skeletal muscle constructsNeural cells integrated into 3D bioprinted skeletal muscles can accelerate functional muscle regeneration.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·4 min readThe effects of obesity mirror those of agingObesity's effects on cognitive decline, mobility, hypertension, and stress are similar to those of aging. Researchers argue that obesity should be considered a form of premature aging.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·3 min readShining new light on the actions of key neurotransmitter in the brainGABA can selectively regulate the excitability of neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·4 min readRegular walnut consumption linked to health and longevity in womenWomen in their late 50s and early 60s who eat at least two servings of walnuts per week had an increased likelihood of healthy aging compared to those who did not.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·2 min readSheet Music May Be an Effective Guide For Understanding Human Brain ActivityResearchers are looking to transcribe the brain's complex dynamics into new data models that can help better the understanding of the human brain and cognition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 25, 2020·4 min readA weak heart also damages the brainHeart insufficiency has a negative impact on gray matter in the brain. Weak heart function was linked to decreased gray matter in areas of the brain associated with memory and learning, including the hippocampus and parietal medial cortex. This may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 25, 2020·4 min readChronic inflammation in pregnancy linked to childhood neurodevelopmental delaysStudy adds to a growing body of evidence that chronic low-grade inflammation during pregnancy is linked to an increased risk of childhood neurodevelopmental delays.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 24, 2020·4 min read4-year olds who receive a kindness pay it forwardUpstream reciprocity, or generosity, can be seen in children as young as four years of age. At age three, 80% of children do not want to share, but at age four, 60% of children are happy to share with others.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 24, 2020·3 min readEating disorders are about emotional pain, not foodThe root of eating disorders are not necessarily a result of weight management, but a way to help manage negative emotions, researchers report.Read More
