FeaturedNeuroscience·September 2, 2022·5 min readPollution Alters Infant Microbiome, Influencing Brain DevelopmentExposure to air pollution within the first 6 months of life alters a child's microbiome, increasing the risk for allergies, diabetes, obesity, and influencing brain development.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 28, 2022·4 min readStudy Provides Better Insight Into the Vagus Nerve’s Link to the BrainUsing stimulation, researchers found a direct connection between the vagus nerve and learning centers of the brain. Vagus nerve stimulation, they discovered, increases learning in a healthy nervous system.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 22, 2022·6 min readA New Take on the ‘Marshmallow Test’: When It Comes to Resisting Temptation, a Child’s Cultural Upbringing MattersDelayed gratification isn't all about genetics or brain development, it's also about habits supported by the culture in which a child is raised.Read More
Auditory NeuroscienceElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·July 22, 2022·3 min readA New Mechanism Responsible for Controlling Auditory SensitivityResearchers identified a new mechanism by which auditory sensitivity is regulated. The mechanism can temporarily reduce sensitivity in the auditory system to protect itself from loud sounds that can cause hearing damage.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·June 12, 2022·3 min readRecurring Brain Tumors Shaped by Genetic Evolution and MicroenvironmentInfiltrating gliomas are shaped by their genetic evolution and microenvironment, researchers report. The findings may help in the development of therapies to treat glioma brain tumors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·May 10, 2022·5 min readMultiple Diagnoses Are the Norm With Mental Illness and a New Genetic Study Explains WhyStudy reports an overlap between genetic architecture and co-morbid mental health diagnosis. Researchers found 70% of the genetic signals associated with schizophrenia were also linked to bipolar disorder. Anorexia and OCD have a strong, shared genetic architecture.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 29, 2022·4 min readPromising Alzheimer’s Drug May Also Improve Memory in Down Syndrome and Normal AgingGM-CSF/sargramostim, a drug that improved memory in Alzheimer's patients during a phase II clinical trial, also appears to improve cognitive function in older adults and those with Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 30, 2021·5 min readA Rhythmic Approach to Music Therapy for Parkinson’s PatientsMusical therapy can help to improve fine motor skills in patients with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePainPsychology·October 3, 2021·7 min readPsychological Treatment Yields Strong, Lasting Relief for Chronic Pain SufferersA four-week course of pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) provided up to 12 months of relief from pain for chronic pain sufferers. Additionally, the psychological treatment program altered brain networks associated with pain processing.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 14, 2021·6 min readBody Clock Off-Schedule? Prebiotics May HelpPrebiotics can help stabilize sleep/wake patterns following circadian rhythm disruptions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 19, 2021·5 min readAngry Politicians Make Angry VotersOrdinary citizens may start to mirror the angry emotions of politicians they are exposed to in the news. The "emotional contagion" may dive people who normally tune out to politics to head to the polls.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 1, 2021·6 min read5-Minute Workout Lowers Blood Pressure as Much as Exercise and DrugsA daily five-minute workout dubbed "strength training for your breathing muscles" lowers blood pressure and improves some measures of cardiovascular health more than aerobic exercise or medications designed to reduce blood pressure.Read More
