FeaturedPsychology·April 3, 2018·4 min readSurprise Can Be an Agent of Social ChangeSurprise, researchers say, not only has effects on the beliefs of an individual, but also collective effects on the content of culture. As a result, surprise can lead people to change attitudes, shift preconceptions and inspire social change.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 4, 2018·6 min readPeriodontal Disease Bacteria May Kick Start Alzheimer’sA new mouse study reveals long term exposure to bacteria associated with periodontal disease causes neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration, leading to similar effects of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers report periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 21, 2018·5 min readNutrients in Blood Linked to Better Cognition and Brain Connectivity in Older AdultsInvestigating 32 key nutrients in the Mediterranean diet, researcher report aging individuals with more abundant key nutrients in their blood had better functional connectivity and improved cognitive performance than those lacking the nutrients.Read More
