FeaturedNeuroscience·April 26, 2020·4 min readContinued CO2 emissions will impair cognitionIndoor 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.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 11, 2018·4 min readInhaled Version of Blood Pressure Drug May Help Reduce AnxietyAmiloride, a common blood pressure medication, shows potential in treating anxiety disorder and pain when administered in nebulized form, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 4, 2017·5 min readSleeping Through Snoring: Neurons That Rouse Brain to Breath IdentifiedResearchers 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 5, 2017·5 min readAstrocytes Play Key Role in Respiratory Center and Breathing RegulationA 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 5, 2016·4 min readNew Brainstem Model Reveals How the Brain Controls BreathingResearchers have discovered how the brain controls our breathing in response to changing oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 20, 2016·7 min readScent Guides Hawk Moths to the Best Fitting FlowersAccording to a new study, hawk moths recognize the scent of flowers matching its proboscis to help optimize energy gained.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 19, 2015·7 min readSniffing You Out: Mosquitoes Use a Range of Cues to Find Their Human VictimsAccording to a new study, mosquitoes use visual, thermal and olfactory cues to seek out humans, making them almost impossible to avoid.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 5, 2013·5 min readHow Mosquitoes Are Drawn to Human Skin and BreathResearchers identify safe, pleasant smelling compounds which keep mosquitoes at bay and help control the spread of diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 25, 2013·3 min readHunger Affects Decision Making and Perception of RiskA new study finds the state of satiation affects perception of risk and decision making.Read More