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·April 26, 2020·4 min read

Continued CO2 emissions will impair cognition

Indoor levels of carbon dioxide may reach levels harmful to cognition by the end of this century. Researchers say the best way to reduce this hidden consequence of climate change is to reduce fossil fuel emissions.

Featured Psychology

·September 11, 2018·4 min read

Inhaled Version of Blood Pressure Drug May Help Reduce Anxiety

Amiloride, a common blood pressure medication, shows potential in treating anxiety disorder and pain when administered in nebulized form, researchers report.

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·November 4, 2017·5 min read

Sleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath Identified

Researchers have identified a mechanism that helps rouse the brains of mice suffering from simulated sleep apnea. The findings could help develop new treatments for people with obstructive sleep apnea and provide new insights into SIDS.

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·October 5, 2017·5 min read

Astrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing Regulation

A groundbreaking study from Karolinska Institute researchers reports astrocytes play a key tole in the respiratory center of the brain stem and assist with the regulation of breathing. The findings are significant as they could provide clues to the causes of respiratory diseases.

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·July 5, 2016·4 min read

New Brainstem Model Reveals How the Brain Controls Breathing

Researchers have discovered how the brain controls our breathing in response to changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

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·May 20, 2016·7 min read

Scent Guides Hawk Moths to the Best Fitting Flowers

According to a new study, hawk moths recognize the scent of flowers matching its proboscis to help optimize energy gained.

This image is a diagram showing how the mosquitoes use a range of sense to feed off humans.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 19, 2015·7 min read

Sniffing You Out: Mosquitoes Use a Range of Cues to Find Their Human Victims

According to a new study, mosquitoes use visual, thermal and olfactory cues to seek out humans, making them almost impossible to avoid.

The image shows outlines of people made up with mosquitoes.

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·December 5, 2013·5 min read

How Mosquitoes Are Drawn to Human Skin and Breath

Researchers identify safe, pleasant smelling compounds which keep mosquitoes at bay and help control the spread of diseases.

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·June 25, 2013·3 min read

Hunger Affects Decision Making and Perception of Risk

A new study finds the state of satiation affects perception of risk and decision making.