FeaturedNeuroscience·October 24, 2022·4 min readHow Psychedelics Light Up Brain’s NeuropathwaysStudy reveals the basic neurobiology of how psychedelics work at the chemical, molecular, neural, and network levels within the brain.Read More
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FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 24, 2022·4 min readOxytocin Derivative Improves Cognitive Impairment in Alzheimer’sAn intranasally delivered oxytocin derivative helped improve cognitive function and reduced cognitive impairment in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 24, 2022·5 min readHuge Unveiling of Schizophrenia Brain Cells Show New Treatment TargetsStudy reveals a "hotspot" for schizophrenia in the upper prefrontal cortex of the brain. In this area, researchers identified distinct neural networks that may be responsible for the overall symptoms of schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2022·3 min readStrict Parenting May Hard-Wire Depression Risk Into a Child’s DNAStrict parenting and other childhood stresses increase depression risks later in life by altering the way in which DNA is read.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2022·4 min readSSRIs and CBT Lead to Changes in BrainEffective neurochemical changes in the brain of those with social anxiety take different forms after SSRI treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2022·4 min readSnacking on Almonds Boosts Gut HealthConsuming a hand full of almonds each day increases butyrate production, improves bacterial metabolism, and positively influences health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 23, 2022·5 min readBeing Stressed Out Before You Get COVID Increases Your Chances of Long COVIDThose with pre-existing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and distress caused by loneliness are at 50% increased risk of developing Long-COVID following coronavirus infection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 23, 2022·4 min readSocial Robots Have Potential to Supplement Stuttering TreatmentSocial interaction robots show promise in helping those who stutter to improve their speech fluency and communication confidence.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePain·October 23, 2022·2 min readCannabis Use Increases Pain After SurgeryCannabis users experienced 14% more pain in the first 24 hours following surgery than non-cannabis users. Additionally, cannabis users consumed 7% more opioids post surgery.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 22, 2022·5 min readMindfulness Training Provides a Natural HighMindful meditation can produce a healthy altered state of consciousness in the treatment of those with addiction problems.Read More