The Real Promise of LSD, Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical Science
Researchers explore why using hallucinogens to treat an array of mental health disorders is becoming more popular.... Read More...
neurobiology
CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.... Read More...
Prenatal Exposure to Violence Leads to Increased Toddler Aggression Toward Mom
A critical new study reports prenatal interpersonal violence can affect emotional regulation by toddlers toward their mothers. Researchers report children of mothers who were victims of domestic abuse during pregnancy, are more likely to exhibit aggression toward their moms in toddlerhood.... Read More...
Dominant Men Make Decisions Faster
Regardless of social context, highly dominant males respond faster in situations where decisions need to be made, a new study reports.... Read More...
That Stinks! 1 in 15 People Smell Odors that Aren’t There
A new study reveals 1 in 15 Americans over the age of 40 experience phantom odor perception.... Read More...
Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring
A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.... Read More...
Microbial Activity in the Mouth May Differentiate Children with ASD
Researchers report differences in oral microbial gene expression may distinguish children with ASD from their peers not on the spectrum. The study suggests GI microbiome disruptions, previously identified in children with ASD, may extend to the mouth and throat.... Read More...
Category Learning Can Be Influenced By Where an Object is in Our Field of Vision
Where objects appear in a person's visual field can affect the ability to determine what the object is, researchers say.... Read More...
Brain Networks Responsible for Naming Objects Identified
Researchers have identified specific brain networks that helps us associate objects with their names. The study sheds light on how the brain connects meaning to words and could help explain why people with neurodegenerative diseases often have problems naming every day objects.... Read More...
Crowdsourcing Algorithms to Predict Epileptic Seizures
Researchers report improvement of up to 90% in seizure prediction, thanks to crowdsourcing over 10,000 algorithms world wide.... Read More...
Early Sensory Stimulation is Critical for the Development of Sensory Networks
A new study reports sensory stimulation during the first two weeks of life is critical for establishing brain networks that help map sensation.... Read More...
An Ion Channel Differentiates Newborn and Mature Neurons in the Adult Brain
Researchers report newborn granule cells in the dentate gyrus become less excitable after three weeks. The loss of excitability is crucial for the functioning of mature neurons.... Read More...