Study: Hunger Hormones Alter Decision-Making in Rats
Never make a decision when you are hungry. The stomach hormone ghrelin, which rises before meals and during fasting, impairs both decision…
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Mysterious pores linked to taste, Alzheimer’s, and asthma
Summary: Microscopy analysis reveals detailed structures and functional insights into two calcium homeostasis modulator proteins. Source: CSHL Many cell surfaces feature large,…
How the Third Reich’s Legacy Drives Xenophobia and Intolerance
Summary: A new study reports that contemporary Germans living near former World War II Nazi concentration camp locations show higher levels of…
How Breast Milk Boosts Brain Development in Premature Babies
Summary: Many babies born preterm have underdeveloped cerebral cortices, the brain region crucial for learning and cognition. A new study finds that…
Study: Children with Autism Often Miss Body Language Cues
Summary: Children on the autism spectrum may process other people’s movements differently, especially when their attention is directed elsewhere. Source: Rochester University…
How Dopamine Affects Emotion Recognition
Summary: New research shows that dopamine — a neurotransmitter widely known for its role in reward — also contributes to social cognition…
Mild Combat TBI Linked to Higher PTSD Risk in Soldiers
Study Links PTSD to Hidden Head Injuries Suffered in Combat A study from the University of Rochester Medical Center suggests that very…
Microplastics in Arteries Linked to Stroke Symptoms
Summary: A new study found dramatically higher concentrations of micronanoplastics—tiny plastic particles originating from degraded plastics in the environment—in the carotid arteries…
Rapid Neurological Assessment: Spot Problems in Seconds
Summary: Researchers report that a portable blink reflexometer can give doctors objective, quantitative data to help detect neurological problems ranging from concussion…
Can Yoga Ease Symptoms of Menstrual Disorders?
Summary: A systematic review indicates that yoga can help reduce pain and improve mood for women experiencing a variety of menstrual disorders.…
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