FeaturedNeuroscience·December 13, 2021·5 min readFlavor Your Food With “Flavanols (Flavan 3-Ols)” to Burn Excess FatResearchers have found a direct connection between flavan 3-ols consumption and fat browning by activation in the sympathetic nervous system. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for obesity-related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 20, 2021·5 min readWhat Stress Does to the BodyResearchers explain how stress impacts physical and mental health, and provide strategies to mitigate the effects.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2020·5 min readResearchers achieve remote control of hormone releaseUsing magnetic nanoparticles, researchers were able to stimulate the adrenal glands of rodents and control the release of stress-related hormones. The approach could be applied to humans to treat hormone-related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2019·5 min readNeurotransmitters in an instantA new method allows researchers to detect serotonin at extremely low concentrations in serum.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 13, 2018·5 min readWhy It’s Fun to Be FrightenedWith Halloween just around the corner, researchers look at why many of us find enjoyment out of being scared.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·September 1, 2018·4 min readWhy Synthetic Marijuana is So RiskyWith the availability and use of synthetic marijuana on the rise, researchers look at the risks associated with these products, including psychological and general health problems.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 13, 2018·5 min readThe Psychology of Roller CoastersResearchers investigate why so many people are hooked on the thrill of roller coaster riding.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 19, 2017·5 min readAn Interconnection Between the Nervous and Immune SystemResearchers reveal a neuroendocrine system reflex may trigger an increased susceptibility to contracting bacterial infections following injuries to the brain or spinal cord.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 7, 2017·4 min readWhat Happens To Your Body When You’re Stressed?A new report examines the effect stress can have on our bodies and general health.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 15, 2013·5 min readNew Role for ‘Hunger Hormone’: Study Finds Ghrelin Primes the Brain for PTSDThe "hunger hormone" ghrelin, when released during chronic stress, makes the brain more vulnerable to traumatic events. Researchers suggest this could predispose people to PTSD.Read More
