FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 24, 2020·7 min readSingapore modeling study estimates impact of physical distancing on reducing spread of COVID-19Singapore model indicates quarantining people infected with COVID-19 and their family members, closing schools, and distancing, in that order, are effective at reducing transmission of the virus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 19, 2020·3 min readSix feet not far enough to stop coronavirus transmission in light windsA new study reveals the recommended 6 foot of distance to help prevent the transmission of COVID-19 may not be enough. Researchers report that even with a slight breeze of 4 KPH, saliva and cough droplets travel 18 feet per 5 seconds.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 16, 2020·3 min readStudy identifies 275 ways to reduce spread of coronavirus following lockdownStudy identifies 275 ways to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19 when countries eventually attempt to reduce social distancing practRead More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 6, 2020·3 min readThe neurobiology of social distance: Why loneliness may be the biggest threat to survival and longevityStudy explores the wide-ranging, negative effects of social isolation on both psychological and physiological well-being.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 10, 2021·5 min readThe Neuroscience Behind Why Your Brain May Need Time to Adjust to ‘Un-Social Distancing’Over 50% of people surveyed reporting they feel uneasy about returning to in-person interactions, regardless of vaccination status, following covid lockdowns. Researchers share their thoughts on how social isolation and resocialization could impact the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 21, 2020·3 min readUnderstanding the ‘symptom-less’ COVID-19 carriers key to stopping spreadIncreasing COVID-19 testing to include those who are asymptomatic is key to combatting the spread of coronavirus.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 16, 2020·2 min readUS adults are most concerned about experiencing increased anxiety as a result of COVID-19As many as two in five Americans report concerns about experiencing increased anxiety in the wake of coronavirus. 68% of people feel like everything is out of their control. 38% of Americans report feeling optimistic about the country's recovery, believing we will come out of the pandemic stronger than before.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·December 2, 2020·4 min readWhat Social Distancing Does to a BrainResearchers report alterations in specific genes are associated with time in social isolation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 25, 2020·5 min readWhy the U.S. wasn’t more prepared for COVID-19In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers discuss the limits of the US being prepared for coronavirus and the dangers of being unprepared.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 10, 2020·3 min readWill lockdown loneliness make us loners?Social preference in isolated zebrafish is caused by stress and anxiety, not observed anti-social patterns.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 18, 2020·8 min readWith testing still limited, COVID-19 remains a ‘moving target’With COVID-19 testing limited, we don't have enough data on the virus to know how widespread the diseases will ultimately become, or how long social distancing measures will last.Read More