FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 20, 2022·4 min readMeasuring Nature’s Effects on Physical and Mental HealthSpending time enjoying the great outdoors improves both physical and mental health. Researchers say more interventions need to be taken to get people to spend time enjoying nature.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 25, 2022·4 min readExposure to High-Powered Microwave Frequencies May Cause Brain InjuriesExposure to extremely high microwave and radio frequencies may result in high stresses within the brain, researchers say.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 12, 2016·4 min readCan You Unconsciously Forget an Experience?Researchers report that, when faced with a traumatic event, the memory can be blocked in order for the brain to protect itself.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 3, 2022·6 min readKey Factor in Neocortex Development DiscoveredA new study sheds light on how the neocortex in the human brain develops.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 18, 2022·4 min readRepairing Gut Saves Brain Function After StrokeTransplanting intestinal epithelial stem cells from healthy donors reduced stroke-induced mortality, decreased the volume of dead brain tissue and gut leakiness, and prevented stroke-induced cognitive decline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 2, 2022·3 min readHeavy Cannabis Use by Female Adults Associated With Lower Incidence of DiabetesHeavy cannabis use in women is associated with reduced risk of developing diabetes, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 6, 2023·4 min readHow Environment Influences Physical ActivityStudy investigates the influence of social and built environments on people's physical activity levels.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 6, 2021·3 min readSocial Identity Within the Anti-Vaccine MovementA new study reveals up to 22% of Americans are self-identified anti-vaxxers and embrace the label as a form of social identity.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·February 10, 2021·4 min readEnergy Drinks’ Harmful Effects on HeartExposure to energy drinks increases heart rate and impacts cardiovascular function, researchers report. Energy drinks may have a significant impact on human cardiomyocytes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 23, 2019·2 min readTexas A&M Research Leads To First Drug For Postpartum DepressionA newly developed drug can help combat the effects of postnatal depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 9, 2020·6 min readHuman Wilderness Connection Has Psychological Roots and Could Reduce Disease RiskFeeling calm after spending time in nature is a sign your psychological needs are being met, a new study reports. People's attachment to wilderness can be explained by their psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 13, 2018·3 min readHow Neural Networks Influence AlcoholismResearchers report alcohol seeking behavior may be induced by altering the strength of synapses.Read More