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·June 27, 2019·4 min read

‘Mystical’ psychedelic compound found in normal brains

DMT, an active compound of the psychedelic Ayahuasca, is naturally occurring in the mammalian brain, researchers have discovered. The study revealed DMT levels increased significantly in the rat visual cortex following cardiac arrest.

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·July 31, 2020·3 min read

‘Talkative’ Brain Regions Create Self-Control Challenges for Teens With Obesity

Obesity risk in teens appears to be associated with stronger connectivity within and between regions of the brain implicated in determining the salience of stimuli. This may have implications for reward processing. Researchers report executive control efforts in the brain decrease when salience and reward-processing regions are engaged in teens with obesity.

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·July 20, 2021·5 min read

“Springing Forward” Affects Early Birds Less Than Night Owls

People who are genetically predisposed to be "early birds" only take a few days to adjust to time changes as a result of daylight savings. Night owls can take over a week to adjust to the time change.

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·December 20, 2021·5 min read

1 in 5 Parents Say Their Holiday Stress Level Negatively Affects Their Child’s Enjoyment of the Season

A new study reveals how parental stress impacts the holiday season for children. One in five parents say their children have unrealistic expectations for the season, while one in four parents admit to setting overly idealistic expectations for themselves to ensure a perfect holiday. Mothers become more stressed by holiday preparations than fathers.

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·September 19, 2022·5 min read

2 in 3 Parents Say Their Child Is Self-Conscious About Their Appearance

1 in 3 parents say their children have been treated unkindly due to their appearance, and 1 in 5 parents say their children avoid certain activities based upon insecurities about their appearance.

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·January 3, 2023·5 min read

A Brain Game May Predict Your Risk of Infection

Findings reveal how a person's cognitive performance prior to viral exposure can predict the severity of symptoms once the virus develops.

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·March 11, 2020·4 min read

A delicate dance of dynamic changes in the conscious brain

The brain quickly transitions from one network to another in regular patterns. The transition trajectories constitute a temporal circuit where the conscious brain cycles through a structured pattern of states over time.

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·May 2, 2023·5 min read

A Lucid Death: Sparks of Consciousness Detected in Dying Brains

A groundbreaking new study provides early evidence of consciousness in the dying brain, shedding light on the mysteries of near-death experiences. Researchers identified a surge of gamma wave activity, associated with consciousness, in the dying brains of comatose patients. The activity was detected in a neural hotspot associated with dreaming and altered states of consciousness, providing exciting new insights into the human mind. Though caution is advised due to the small sample size, this research could change the way we understand death.

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·May 23, 2019·3 min read

A new pathway for an anti-aging drug

TRPML1 may contribute to the neuroprotective and anti-aging properties of rapamycin.

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·March 14, 2022·2 min read

A Third of New Moms During Early COVID Had Postpartum Depression

During the early stages of the COVID pandemic, one in three new mothers reported experiencing postpartum depression, while 1 in 5 had symptoms of major depression. The risks were higher in mothers who formula-fed their infants, and in those whose children were in neonatal ICU.

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·August 22, 2017·4 min read

Activating Brain Region Creates Intense Desire to Use Cocaine

Using optogenetics to stimulate the amygdala, researchers intensify the desire to consume cocaine in rats.

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·December 16, 2017·6 min read

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.

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‘Mystical’ psychedelic compound found in normal brains

‘Talkative’ Brain Regions Create Self-Control Challenges for Teens With Obesity

“Springing Forward” Affects Early Birds Less Than Night Owls

1 in 5 Parents Say Their Holiday Stress Level Negatively Affects Their Child’s Enjoyment of the Season

2 in 3 Parents Say Their Child Is Self-Conscious About Their Appearance

A Brain Game May Predict Your Risk of Infection

A delicate dance of dynamic changes in the conscious brain

A Lucid Death: Sparks of Consciousness Detected in Dying Brains

A new pathway for an anti-aging drug

A Third of New Moms During Early COVID Had Postpartum Depression

Activating Brain Region Creates Intense Desire to Use Cocaine

After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

Meditation Diminishes Bias Toward Negative Information

AI Can Predict Preterm Birth at 31 Weeks of Gestation

Middle Age Sexual Satisfaction: A Potential Early Sign of Cognitive Decline

Sleep Apnea’s Deep Impact on Gene Activity

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