At the most basic level, the brain releases a cocktail of chemicals. But there’s more to it than that. By Dr. Theresa LarkinAssociate professor of Medical SciencesUniversity of Wollongong By Dr.…
This challenging phase of life may get a bad rap, but it’s also full of opportunity. A developmental neuroscientist shares what she’s learned from studies on young people’s risk-taking behavior,…
With fall almost upon us, there’s a lot we can learn from the changing season. By Dr. Samer ZakyResearch Assistant Professor in Oral and Craniofacial SciencesUniversity of Pittsburgh Introduction I was launched as one and ended up…
Some believe psychedelic drugs could be the fast track to happiness – and new mental health research seems to suggest these compounds do have positive effects. Kate Wilkinson tracks down…
Although you get your fatty acid levels routinely checked at the doctor’s, rarely do clinicians and researchers consider the effects of their potentially harmful byproducts. By Eyleen Jorgelina O’RourkeAssociate Professor of Biology and Cell BiologyUniversity of Virginia…
Evidence builds for ways that the brain actively erases memories. By Tom SiegfriedScience writer and editor Introduction In the quest to fend off forgetfulness, some people build a palace of…
Neuroscientists think a cluster of cells in the brain that stimulate appetite could be a target for eating disorder therapies. By Amber DanceFreelance science journalist Introduction Maybe it starts with…
It is deeply connected to sleep paralysis but that can’t explain everything. By Dr. Ben Alderson-DayAssociate Professor of PsychologyDurham University Introduction If you’ve ever had the eerie sensation there’s a presence…
the science on how different types of foods affect your glucose levels has been known for a long time. By Dr. Leonie HeilbronnProfessor and Group Leader, Obesity & MetabolismUniversity of Adelaide Introduction Biochemist and author…
Bacterial ancestors living within our cells may contribute to a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. By Diana KwonFreelance Science Writer Introduction Long before the earliest animals swam through…
