Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·September 1, 2022·8 min readNew Method Eradicates Deadly Brain Tumors by ‘Starving’ Them of Energy SourceA new method that targets the astrocytes surrounding glioblastoma brain cancer eradicates tumor cells and extends lifespan in animal models.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·June 21, 2021·5 min readMen Who Perceive Their Marriage as Unsuccessful Are at High Risk for Premature DeathMen who complain of dissatisfaction in their marriages are at increased risk of premature death associated with cardiovascular events, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·July 19, 2022·4 min readGoing to the Beach? Planning a Hike? Be Prepared: Men Will Be Much Hungrier!In males, sun exposure activates the p53 protein which signals to the body to produce the appetite-associated ghrelin hormone. In women, estrogen blocks the interaction between p53 and ghrelin, reducing the urge to eat following sun exposure.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 30, 2023·4 min readPolitical Orientation Could Be Predicted by Differences in Brain Activation and SynchronizationNeuroimaging reveals partisanship-dependent differences in brain stimulation when people are exposed to political messaging from either their own or opposing political sides.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 1, 2021·5 min readThe Human Brain Grew as a Result of the Extinction of Large AnimalsStudy reveals the extinction of larger animals led to an increase in the volume of the human brain, and ultimately the development of language in early humans.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2022·5 min readPressure Chamber Therapy Is Effective in the Functional Improvement of AutismPressure chamber therapy significantly improved social skills and reduced inflammation in animal models of autism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 19, 2021·5 min readNew Tech Exposes Liars Through Telltale Activation of Facial MusclesA new technology that measures the movement of facial muscles is 73% accurate at detecting when a person is telling a lie.Read More
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