FeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·4 min readRelease of Serotonin From Mast Cells Contribute to Airway Hyperresposivness in AsthmaAirway hyperresponsiveness in asthma induced by methacholine is partly due to mast cells, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 12, 2021·7 min readOuch! Needle-Phobic People Scarred by So Many Images of COVID ShotsConstant exposure to images of syringes and people getting the COVID-19 vaccine on TV and social media may discourage those with phobias of needles from getting their shots, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·4 min readThe Role of Sleep in Healing Traumatic Brain InjuriesIn veterans who suffered a TBI, lack of sleep was associated with enlarged perivascular spaces and an increase in post-concussive symptoms.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·5 min readBeyond Genes and Environment, Random Variations Play Important Role in LongevityIt's not only our genetics and environment that play a role in aging and longevity, it's also the random, tiny changes that arise on the cellular level.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·5 min readAre There Differences in the Brains of Autistic Men and Women?In both neurotypical males and people on the autism spectrum, researchers found a reduction in resting-state brain function in the default mode network. Additionally, connectivity between the two hemispheres in the visual cortex is reduced in women with ASD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 12, 2021·3 min readHow to Spot Deepfakes? Look at Light Reflection in the EyesA newly developed AI tool can identify "deepfakes" of faces by examining the light reflection in the eyes of the images. The system is 94% accurate at detecting deepfakes.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 12, 2021·5 min readStress Reduction as a Path to Eating Less Fast FoodReducing stress in young mothers was associated with a decrease in fast food consumption and an improvement in dietary habits.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·5 min readAdolescents With Autism May Engage Neural Control Systems DifferentlyProactive control is not impaired in those on the autism spectrum. Instead, those with ASD implement proactive control in a unique manner.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 11, 2021·4 min readPlaying With Ultra-Thin Dolls Could Make Girls as Young as Five Want Skinnier BodiesPlaying with ultra-thin dolls can skew a young girl's perception of body ideals. The body dissatisfaction that occurs can eventually lead to eating disorders, depression, and unhealthy relationships with diet and exercise.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·March 11, 2021·5 min read‘Hunker Down’ Stress Genes Boosted in Women Who Live in Violent NeighborhoodsGene activity in immune cells is altered as a result of chronic stress for women who live in areas high in violence and poverty.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychologyVisual Neuroscience·March 11, 2021·5 min readDry Eye Disease Negatively Affects Physical and Mental Health as Well as VisionPeople who suffer from dry eye disease symptoms report visual problems, increased depression and anxiety, and mobility issues. Dry eye disease, researchers say, can have a negative impact on the overall quality of life for sufferers.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 11, 2021·5 min readGrowing Neurons Gain an Edge by Making ConnectionsFindings shed new light on how the brain wires during development.Read More