FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 17, 2018·4 min readHousehold Cleaners May Contribute to Obesity in Kids By Altering the Gut MicrobiomeAntibacterial cleaning products have the ability to alter the gut microbiome, increasing the risk for obesity in children, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology·September 17, 2018·6 min readFour Personality Types Based on New DataA new, comprehensive data analysis study challenges existing paradigms in psychology relating to personality types. Researchers report there appear to be four major clusters of personality types.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 16, 2018·4 min readMixed Chemicals in Beauty Products May Harm Women’s HormonesResearchers say parabens and other chemicals found in common cosmetic products may negatively impact a woman's hormone levels, increasing the risk for certain diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurosciencePsychology·September 15, 2018·4 min readOur Shared Reality is FrayingResearchers report truth is key to normal human interactions and consider how society might be losing its sense of shared reality.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 15, 2018·5 min readDiving In to How Our Brains Process InformationResearchers are embarking on a new project to better understand the mechanisms of cognitive control.They hope to generate a specific mathematical model for each individual's brain activity in order to understand how cognitive control differs between people.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 14, 2018·3 min readAnti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early DeathResearchers report following an anti-inflammatory diet can help lower the risks of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2018·4 min readEven on Standardized Diet, Gut Flora Changes from Day to DayResearchers say that, despite taking a standardized diet consisting of a liquid meal replacement, gut bacteria change frequently and unpredictably.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 14, 2018·4 min readMore Immune Cells in Brains of Those with SchizophreniaA new study reports some people with schizophrenia have increased numbers of immune cells in their brains. Researchers say the immune cells may be producing inflammatory signals in those with the condition.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 14, 2018·5 min readDietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During AgingResearchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 14, 2018·3 min readCold Water Swimming May Ease DepressionA new case study reports swimming in cold, open water may help those with major depressive disorder to gain control of their symptoms and possibly live medication free.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 13, 2018·6 min readCorruption is Hard to Hide if You’re a Politician Whose Face is WideAccording to researchers, people are able to judge whether a politician has been convicted of corruption just by looking at their faces.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 13, 2018·4 min readNew Brain Process Responsible for Long Term Stress IdentifiedResearchers have identified a new neural mechanism that contributes to long term stress and PTSD. The study reports the mechanism is mediated by brain fluid in areas associated with stress response.Read More