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·October 3, 2023·5 min read

Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders

Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric treatment applications, this study focuses on low, repeated doses—commonly known as 'microdosing'—and its burgeoning popularity in self-medication narratives online.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·September 19, 2023·5 min read

The Dance of Histones and Genetics Makes Us Who We Are

Epigenetics explores how external factors, such as diet or stress, can temporarily influence the expression of our genes. At the molecular heart of this process are histones, protein structures which DNA coils around.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 2, 2023·5 min read

Decoding the Molecular Mechanisms of Psilocybin Mushrooms’ Hallucinogenic Effects

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in certain mushroom species, could potentially revolutionize the treatment of depression and substance addiction. Researchers focused on the molecular interactions of psilocybin in the brain. The findings may help with designing new drugs that can treat a range of mental health disorders.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 13, 2023·5 min read

Addressing Spiritual and Existential Needs Could Improve Health Outcomes

Addressing existential and spiritual questions a person may have positive implications for inner peace and overall health.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·February 11, 2023·6 min read

A Link Between Traffic Noise and Tinnitus

People exposed to noise pollution as a result of heavy traffic close to their homes are at greater risk of developing tinnitus, a new study reports.

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·April 26, 2022·3 min read

Offspring Weakens When Parents Are Given Antibiotics

Zebrafish study finds antibiotics can have detrimental effects on the descendants of those exposed to them, including weaker immune systems.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 16, 2021·4 min read

We Cannot Cheat Aging and Death

Findings shed new light on the invariant rate of aging hypothesis, providing fresh evidence that death is inevitable.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 6, 2020·4 min read

Music intervention and mindfulness reduces the effect of mental fatigue

On-the-spot binaural beats and daily mindfulness training can help reduce the effects of mental fatigue.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 6, 2020·5 min read

Mindfulness makes it easier to forget your fears

Daily training with a mindfulness app has lasting effects on extinction learning.

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Featured Neurology

·October 27, 2016·3 min read

Concern That Radiation May Contribute to Development of Alzheimer’s

Researchers proposes a link between ionizing radiation and the development of Alzheimer's disease.