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·April 3, 2024·8 min read

AI Finds Personality Shapes Genes

Our personalities can significantly influence gene expression, providing new insights into the mind-body connection. Using data from the long-term Young Finns Study, researchers discovered a network of 4,000 genes that adapt their expression based on individuals' personality traits, impacting health and well-being.

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·April 13, 2021·3 min read

Smoking Cannabis Significantly Impairs Vision

Smoking marijuana affects several key visual functions, including 3D vision and contrast sensitivity. However, 90% of cannabis users believe the drug has either no, or minimal, effect on their visual abilities.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 6, 2021·5 min read

Maternal Stress at Conception Linked to Higher Chance of Female Fetus

Study reveals women who gave birth to girls had higher levels of cortisol in hair samples in the weeks before and at the point of conception.

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·March 22, 2021·4 min read

A Strong Coffee Half an Hour Before Exercising Increases Fat-Burning

Drinking a cup of strong coffee an hour before exercise, especially in the afternoon, increases fat-burning.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 18, 2021·4 min read

How the Brains of Obese People Function Differently From Those of Healthy Weight

People who suffer from obesity have stronger connections between brain areas associated with the motivation to eat and the rewarding effect of food consumption. Additionally, researchers found noted differences in the thickness of the cerebral cortex of obese test subjects.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 5, 2020·4 min read

Gluten-free and casein-free diets found not to affect behavior of autistic children

No significant behavioral changes and no association with urinary beta-casomorphin concentrations were found in children on the autism spectrum who were fed a gluten-free or casein-free diet.

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Brain Cancer Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·January 21, 2020·2 min read

Chronobiologists warn of health risks linked to daylight saving

Chronobiologists warn changing to daylight savings can have serious effects on both brain and general health. The change in time during spring was linked to a 24% increase in severe cardiovascular events in women. Researchers also noted the sudden change in time alters circadian rhythms, reduces the production of natural melatonin, impacts cognitive function, and may also foster tumor growth.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 16, 2019·5 min read

Brain activity of Spanish Popular Party voters triggered by rivals

Neuroimaging study of Spanish voters reveals negative political messages illicit stronger neural responses. Messages about corruption activate brain areas associated with risk and disappointment.

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·April 5, 2018·5 min read

Researchers Identify Area of the Amygdala Involved in Taste Aversion

A new study implicates the basolateral amygdala in conditioned taste aversion. The study could pave the way for treatments to curb taste aversions associated with chemotherapy and eating disorders.

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·November 21, 2017·3 min read

Brains of Children With Better Physical Fitness Posses Greater Gray Matter Volume

Researchers link physical fitness in children to increased gray matter volume in areas of the brain implicated in language processing and reading skills.