FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 12, 2022·5 min readHow Many Drinks Is Too Many?Even low doses of alcohol can spark transcriptomic and epigenomic changes in brain areas associated with addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 29, 2022·4 min readMood Influences Alcohol Craving Differently in Men and WomenA person's mood in addition to alcohol-related cues contributes to cravings for alcohol in opposite ways in men and women.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 26, 2022·4 min readOne Dose of Alcohol Is Enough to Modify the BrainA single dose of alcohol permanently alters the structure of synapses and the dynamics of mitochondria, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2022·4 min readSymptoms of Insomnia May Reduce Likelihood of Alcohol-Induced BlackoutPeople who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption and who suffer from insomnia may be less likely to suffer from alcohol-induced blackouts, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 15, 2022·9 min readDrinking Alcohol Poses Greater Health Risks for Young People vs. Older AdultsOlder adults who consume alcohol are at less risk of adversive health risk than younger people, a new study reports. Low levels of alcohol consumed by healthy older people can have some health benefits, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 14, 2022·5 min readModerate Drinking Linked to Brain Changes and Cognitive DeclineConsuming seven or more units of alcohol per week is associated with increased iron levels in the brain. Higher levels of iron in the brain is linked to increased risk of neurodegenerative disorders and alcohol-related cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 4, 2022·2 min readAlcohol Changes Brain Activity Differently in Male and Female MiceAlcohol consumption affects amygdala oscillations differently in male and female mice, especially after repeated exposure.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 11, 2022·4 min readBinge Drinking Raises Risk of Developing Alcohol Problems, Even for Moderate DrinkersModerate drinkers who have a pattern of binge drinking are five times more likely to develop alcohol use disorders than moderate drinkers who do not binge drink.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2022·5 min readBinge Drinking Has a Powerful Impact on the Adolescent BrainAdolescent binge drinking has vast functional implications on the developing brain, researchers report. Binge drinking decreases function in areas responsible for sensory, motor, memory, and cognitive processes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 2, 2022·5 min readMonkeys Routinely Consume Fruit Containing Alcohol, Shedding Light on Our Own Taste for BoozeStudy reveals monkeys utilize alcohol from fermented fruits as a source of energy.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 27, 2022·5 min readScientists Hunt for Neurons Responsible for Alcohol WithdrawalResearchers reveal the role corticotropin-releasing factor produced by neurons plays in alcohol withdrawal symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 21, 2022·4 min readAlcohol Ads Can Influence Men and Women to Sexually Coerce PartnersAdvertisements for alcohol products that feature objectified women encourage both males and females to manipulate and coerce others for sex.Read More
