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·October 25, 2017·6 min read

Now We Know Why Babies Shouldn’t Sleep Face Down

It has been well known for a number of years that placing a baby to sleep on their stomachs increases the risk of SIDS. Researchers report a developmental abnormality more prevalent in premature and male babies, may contribute to SIDS risk, in conjunction to the sleep position.

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·October 19, 2017·4 min read

Want to Control Your Dreams? Here’s How You Can

University of Adelaide researchers report a specific combination of techniques can increase a person's chance of experiencing a lucid dream.

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·September 15, 2017·4 min read

Immune System Linked to Alcohol Drinking Behavior

According to a new study, researchers were able to reduce the urge to drink alcohol in mice by blocking an immune response in the brain. The study reveals a link between the immune system and the motivation to indulge in drinking at night.

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·September 14, 2017·4 min read

SIDS Research Confirms Changes in Babies’ Brain Chemistry

Researchers have confirmed previous findings linking abnormalities in serotonin to sudden death in infants. It is hoped the findings will help other researchers to develop biomarkers to identify infants at increased risk of SIDS.

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·August 8, 2017·4 min read

‘Ego Dissolving’ Psychedelic Drugs Could Assist With Mental Health

A new study in Neuroscience of Consciousness adds weight to previous findings about the potential benefits psychedelics could have for treating mental health disorders.

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·July 25, 2017·4 min read

Dragonfly Brains Predict the Path of Their Prey

A new study in eLife provides new insights into how complex neural processes in the brains of dragonflies allows them to predict, peruse and catch prey. The findings could prove useful in developing new innovative robot vision systems.