Mindfulness meditation enhances positive effects of psilocybin
Mindful meditation enhances the positive effects of a single dose of psilocybin by increasing empathy and reducing egocentricity.... Read More...
University of Zurich
Fingerprint of Multiple Sclerosis Immune Cells Identified
T helper cells in the blood of patients with multiple sclerosis infiltrate the central nervous system, causing inflammation and neural damage. ... Read More...
Fathers aid development of larger brains
Reliable and stable paternal care is correlated with the evolution of larger brains in their offspring.... Read More...
Altered Brain Activity in Antisocial Teenagers
Neuroimaging reveals lower activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and angular gyrus in teenage girls with conduct disorder. Findings suggest that a reduction in prefrontal brain regions and functional connectivity during effortful emotional regulations contribute to behaviors associated with antisocial behavior in teenage girls.... Read More...
Schadenfreude: Your pain is my gain
Schadenfreude, or taking pleasure from the misfortune of others, can be contagious and leads to a vicious cycle of mistreatment of a victim, especially in a competitive workplace.... Read More...
Negative emotions can reduce our capacity to trust
The activity of the temporoparietal junction becomes significantly suppressed during trust decisions when people feel threatened, a new study reports.... Read More...
How Drugs Can Minimize the Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Researchers have identified the 3D structure of a brain receptor that causes vomiting and nausea as a result of chemotherapy treatments for cancer. The same receptor also plays a critical role in pain perception, migraines and chronic itching.... Read More...
Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
A new study reports T cells are activated in the intestines and migrate to the brain, causing an inflammatory cascade that may lead to multiple sclerosis. Researchers say the gut microbiome may play a more significant role in the development and progression of MS than previously believed.... Read More...
Follow the Leader: What Sets Leaders Apart?
A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower. ... Read More...
Every Person Has a Unique Brain Anatomy
A new neuroimaging study reveals every person has unique brain anatomy. The uniqueness is a result of a combination of genetic factors and life experiences, researchers report.... Read More...
Stem Cell Division Seen For First Time in Adult Brain
Researchers have observed how neural stem cells divide and new neurons are integrated into the hippocampus.... Read More...
Cellular Self Digestion Process Triggers Autoimmune Disease
A new study reveals how autophagy in certain immune cells can lead to the immune system attacking the central nervous system. The findings have implications for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, like multiple sclerosis.... Read More...