FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2021·3 min readTracking How the Environment Influences Circadian RhythmsA new study traces the mechanisms that link environmental signals and our circadian clocks.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·June 10, 2021·5 min readLike Night and Day: Animal Studies May Not Translate to Humans Without Time ConsiderationsDisregarding lab animals' circadian rhythms can hamper reproducibility, validity, and reliability of research, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 27, 2021·6 min readChanges in How Cholesterol Breaks Down in the Body May Accelerate Progression of DementiaDisruptions in how the body converts cholesterol into bile acids may play a key role in the development of dementia.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 12, 2021·5 min readStudy Reveals Why Some of Us Are Hungry All the TimeA new study reveals people who experience larger dips in blood sugar hours after eating end up feeling hungrier and eat hundreds of more calories a day than those who experience lower blood sugar dips.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 22, 2021·4 min readA Strong Coffee Half an Hour Before Exercising Increases Fat-BurningDrinking a cup of strong coffee an hour before exercise, especially in the afternoon, increases fat-burning.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 15, 2021·5 min readExercise During Pregnancy May Save Kids From Health Problems as AdultsMouse study reveals maternal exercise during pregnancy reduced the transmission of metabolic disorders from obese parents, whether the disorder was apparent in the father or mother.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 16, 2021·3 min readThe Body Produces New Satiety Factor During Prolonged ExerciseDuring vigorous exercise, the body produces large amounts of the hormone GDF15, but the quantity is not sufficient enough to affect behavior or appetite.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·February 2, 2021·6 min readHormones in the Brain May Explain How Exercise Improves MetabolismExercise promotes the hypothalamus to release MOTS-c. Mitochondrial encoded MOTS-c interacts with the nuclear genome and regulates both cell metabolism and the stress response.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 18, 2021·4 min readBetter Diet and Glucose Uptake in the Brain Lead to Longer LifeBetter glucose uptake compensates for age-related motor deterioration and extends lifespan in fruitflies.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 18, 2020·4 min readResearchers Identify Bacteria That Promote Metabolic and Mental HealthB. longum APC1472 reduces blood glucose levels and reduces weight gain in mouse models. The bacteria also keep ghrelin, a hormone associated with hunger, and the stress hormone cortisol in check.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 15, 2020·4 min readWater May be an Effective Treatment for Metabolic SyndromeDrinking water can suppress the vasopressin hormone receptor, mitigating obesity and metabolic syndrome in mice.Read More
