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·September 4, 2023·4 min read

How Dating Myths and Sexism Fuel Online Relationship Violence

The rise of the internet and social media has ushered in a new form of dating violence termed cyber-violence. This form of abuse encompasses acts of control, humiliation, and threats in the online realm.

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·September 3, 2023·5 min read

Dark Traits, Broken Sleep: How Machiavellianism and Psychopathy Impact Rest

A recent study delves into the link between the Dark Triad personality traits—Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and narcissism—and sleep quality, particularly in individuals with affective disorders (AD). Using data from 657 people, the research reveals that Machiavellianism and psychopathy have a significantly negative impact on sleep quality.

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·May 14, 2023·3 min read

Symphony of Synapses: The Brain’s Intricate Dance with Music

Music engages a multitude of brain areas, showcasing a complex interplay between auditory processing, emotion, and memory centers. It elicits emotions through the release of dopamine, our brain's pleasure molecule, explaining the joy we often find in a favorite tune. Moreover, music's power to evoke vivid memories highlights its connection to the hippocampus, our memory storage center. This broad influence of music on our brain mechanisms is also harnessed in therapeutic contexts, such as treating neurological disorders or improving mental health.

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·May 13, 2023·4 min read

Emotionally Aware AI: ChatGPT Outshines Humans in Emotional Tests

ChatGPT has shown a significant ability to understand and articulate emotions, according to a recent study. The study employed the Level of Emotional Awareness Scale (LEAS) to evaluate ChatGPT's responses to various scenarios, comparing its performance to general population norms. The AI chatbot not only outperformed the human average but also showed notable improvement over time.

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·May 13, 2023·4 min read

Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored

The neuroscience of fitness explores how regular exercise profoundly impacts our brain and nervous system. Exercise stimulates neurogenesis - the creation of new neurons - primarily in the hippocampus, influencing memory and learning while increasing key mood-regulating neurotransmitters.

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·May 3, 2023·3 min read

Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Slows Cognitive and Functional Decline in Phase 3 Study

Findings from a Phase 3 study show donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease. Donanemab met the primary endpoint of change, which measured measures cognition and activities of daily living such as managing finances, driving, engaging in hobbies, and conversing about current events, from baseline until 18 months on the integrated Alzheimer's Disease Rating Scale (iADRS). All secondary endpoints of cognitive and functional decline were also met and showed highly statistically significant clinical benefits with similar magnitude. Results suggest that people in the early pathological stage of Alzheimer's could be the most responsive to therapeutics targeting amyloid.

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·March 15, 2023·3 min read

Scientists Create Baby Mice from Two Fathers

Using the genetic material from two male mice, researchers were able to successfully create baby mice. The advancement may eventually enable same-sex partners to have their own biological children.

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·March 10, 2023·3 min read

High Protein Diet Reduces Depression Symptoms

Student-athletes who consumed diets higher in protein had lower depression symptom severity, a new study reports.

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·March 9, 2023·3 min read

Unlocking the Power of Goosebumps: The Surprising Emotional Effects of Aesthetic Chills

A new study suggests that experiencing aesthetic chills, or goosebumps, during stimuli like music, films, and speeches can lead to increased emotional intensity and positive valence. The study's findings may have implications for understanding the role of embodied experiences in perception and decision-making and for the treatment of dopamine-related disorders such as Parkinson's, schizophrenia, and depression.

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·February 4, 2023·3 min read

Spice of Life: Cinnamon Helps Boost Learning and Memory

Adding a dash of cinnamon to your diet, or chewing on a stick of cinnamon gum can help boost memory and learning, and stave off some symptoms of anxiety, a new study finds.

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·December 31, 2022·7 min read

A Year in Neuroscience: Top 20 Neuroscience News Articles of 2022

2022 has been a fantastic year for neuroscience and brain science research. Here, we take a look back over some of the most popular neuroscience research articles of the year.

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Dark Traits, Broken Sleep: How Machiavellianism and Psychopathy Impact Rest

Top Five Neuroscience News Articles of the Week

Symphony of Synapses: The Brain’s Intricate Dance with Music

Emotionally Aware AI: ChatGPT Outshines Humans in Emotional Tests

Exercise and the Brain: The Neuroscience of Fitness Explored

Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab Slows Cognitive and Functional Decline in Phase 3 Study

Scientists Create Baby Mice from Two Fathers

High Protein Diet Reduces Depression Symptoms

Unlocking the Power of Goosebumps: The Surprising Emotional Effects of Aesthetic Chills

Spice of Life: Cinnamon Helps Boost Learning and Memory

A Year in Neuroscience: Top 20 Neuroscience News Articles of 2022

The Vegetarian Code: Your Genes Might Dictate Your Diet

Graphene Oxide Nanoflakes May Be A Potential Ally Against Alzheimer’s

Savoring Bytes: New AI Understands Our Tasty Desires

Single Protein Rewires the Brain to Adapt to Motherhood

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