FeaturedNeuroscience·May 3, 2024·4 min readUmbilical Cord Milking Poses No Neurodevelopmental RisksUmbilical cord milking (UCM)—a method of squeezing the umbilical cord towards the infant before clamping—poses no long-term neurodevelopmental risks for newborns. The study involved assessing 971 children at ten U.S. medical centers, evaluating key developmental areas such as communication and motor skills.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyVisual Neuroscience·July 26, 2022·4 min readChanges in the Retina Can Be Linked to Parts of the Brain of Healthy Subjects at Risk of Alzheimer’sIn cognitively healthy people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer's, retinal changes have been associated with alterations in the entorhinal cortex, hippocampus, and lingual gyrus. Researchers say retinal changes can be used to track changes in brain structures associated with Alzheimer's in those with genetic risk factors.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 28, 2020·3 min readAre We the Same Person Throughout Our Lives? In Essence, YesThe continuity of self remains stable throughout our lifetimes, while other components of the "self", including physical appearance, attitudes, beliefs, and physiological processes change.Read More
