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·June 13, 2023·5 min read

Unveiling a Cognitive Booster Hidden in a Laxative

A new study has investigated how the laxative prucalopride, known to activate serotonin receptors, affects resting brain activity in healthy adults. The study discovered that those who took prucalopride demonstrated increased functional connectivity between major cognitive networks in their resting-state.

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·June 4, 2023·3 min read

Neuroscience News Weekly Roundup – June 4, 2023

This week's top neuroscience stories feature diverse research, from exploring the role of timing in happiness to unveiling an unexpected correlation between middle-aged sexual satisfaction and cognitive decline. Another highlight includes the discovery of flavanols' role in combating age-related memory loss, as well as groundbreaking research linking personality traits with cognitive abilities. Lastly, a novel study reveals how breathing patterns, especially nasal inhalation, can enhance memory recall, suggesting potential new therapeutic strategies for cognitive decline.

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·May 29, 2023·5 min read

Happiness Now or Later? The Impact of Timing on Well-being

A new study explores how people's preferences for immediate or delayed happiness can shape their behavior and overall well-being. It discusses two differing views on happiness: one where happiness is an accumulating resource, often 'delayed' for the sake of long-term goals, and another where happiness is fleeting and must be experienced in the present moment.

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·January 23, 2023·7 min read

Can Reading Help Heal Us and Process Our Emotions, or Is That Just a Story We Tell Ourselves?

Many say reading a good book can help us to process complex emotions, but is that really the case? Researchers investigate how cathartic reading can be.

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·January 12, 2023·4 min read

Placebo Reduces Feelings of Guilt

Placebos can help reduce feelings of guilt, even when the placebo is given openly, a new study reports.

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·June 1, 2022·5 min read

A Surprising Way to Tamper Ugly Dark Triad Personality Traits

Activities targeting agreeableness were shown to reduce Dark Triad personality traits. However, those with Dark Triad personality disorders are less likely to want intervention to increase agreeableness.

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·May 23, 2022·5 min read

How Do You Know Not to Laugh at a Funeral? This Region of the Brain Is Key

Researchers reveal the role the prefrontal cortex plays in emotional processing and emotional suppression.

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·January 28, 2022·5 min read

How Fetal Alcohol Exposure Increases Risk of Development Disorders

Study explores how fetal exposure to alcohol can lead to developmental disorders and how the breast cancer-associated BRCA1 gene may play a role in preventing developmental disorders.

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·December 5, 2021·4 min read

Studies of Children’s Stories Shows Differences in Russian and U.S. Approaches to Emotion

Russian children's books focus more heavily on negative human emotions, such as anger, sadness, and fear than books US parents are likely to expose their young children to.

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·October 4, 2021·5 min read

Intestinal Drug Shown to Boost Memory and Cognition

Prucalopride, a medication commonly prescribed to treat constipation, may help improve memory and cognition. People prescribed the drug for 6 days performed better in memory tests and had increased activity in brain areas associated with cognition.

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·June 12, 2021·4 min read

Identity Fusion: Why Some People Will Go to Extremes for the Beliefs of a Group

Researchers explore why some people will ignore their personal beliefs and go along with the more extreme beliefs of a crowd. They report acting against personal beliefs and adopting a fused identity becomes an attractive solution, especially if the reward is great.

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·February 26, 2021·4 min read

Sexual Intimacy Is a Natural Sleep Aid for Insomnia

Sexual activity before sleep increases oxytocin and reduces the stress-related hormone cortisol. Researchers say sexual activity at bedtime can help reduce symptoms of insomnia and reduce sleep disruptions.