·November 29, 2023·13 min readUnraveling the Personality-Dementia ConnectionPositive personality traits like conscientiousness and extraversion are linked to a lower dementia risk.Read More
·November 26, 2023·14 min readCoffee and the Mind: How Daily Caffeine Impacts Brain FunctionCaffeine, a common stimulant in coffee and tea, acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist in the brain, influencing synaptic strength and plasticity processes such as long-term potentiation (LTP).Read More
·November 13, 2023·14 min readChildhood Stress’ Long-Term Effect on the BrainEarly-life stress in rats, simulating adverse childhood experiences, resulted in more significant changes in brain gene expression than head injuries.Read More
·November 7, 2023·21 min readOur Diets May Be Wiring Us for NeurodegenerationThese findings connect diet-induced insulin resistance to an increased risk of neurodegenerative diseases, offering new insights for preventive therapies.Read More
·October 29, 2023·14 min readUnraveling Dissociative Disorders: A Hidden ChallengeDissociative disorders could affect 10-11% of the population, making them almost as prevalent as mood disorders.Read More
·October 28, 2023·13 min readTuned In: The Healing Power of Focused Music ListeningParticipants described their immersive music sessions as cathartic, culminating in feelings of peace and calm.Read More
·October 27, 2023·13 min readDigital Disconnect: How Zoom Alters Our Brain’s Social WiringCurrent digital representations of faces don’t access the brain’s social neural pathways as effectively as live interactions.Read More
·October 13, 2023·14 min readAre We Conscious Before We Are Born?The study utilizes brain imaging markers, proven to indicate consciousness in adults, to assess consciousness in infants for the first time.Read More
·October 6, 2023·14 min readScents of Sight: How Aromas Affect Color Perception Specific odors, like caramel and coffee, are subconsciously associated with certain colors, impacting our perception of color in their presence.Read More
·October 6, 2023·14 min readSpiritual Resonance of Scientific Wonder Enhances WellbeingAmong atheists and agnostics, a spiritual relationship with science is correlated with markers of positive psychological wellbeing, such as happiness and a sense of purpose.Read More
·October 5, 2023·14 min readNew Taste Dimension: Sixth Taste Profile DiscoveredThe OTOP1 protein, known for detecting sour taste through hydrogen ion channels, was shown to be a strong activator when exposed to ammonium chloride.Read More
·October 4, 2023·14 min readGenetic Ties to Vegetarianism: How Genes Dictate Dietary ChoicesThe study unveils a potential genetic predisposition influencing adherence to a vegetarian diet, identifying three genes significantly and 31 genes potentially associated with vegetarianism.Read More