Scientists Found the Brain’s ‘Fear Switch’ and How To Turn it Off Tim McMillan·March 18, 2024UC San Diego researchers found a "fear switch" in the brain, then figured out how to turn it off in recent experiments.
COVID-19 ‘Brain Fog’ is Real and Can Last Over a Year, Dropping IQ As Much As 9 Points Tim McMillan·February 29, 2024Groundbreaking research on COVID-19's long-term effects, prove "brain fog" is real and can affect cognitive functions for over a year.
Revolutionary 3D-Printed Brain Tissue Paves the Way for Advances in Neurological Research Tim McMillan·February 5, 2024A groundbreaking 3D-printed brain tissue created by UW-Madison scientists offers new insights into neurological diseases and brain function.
5,000 Years Ago, Human Migrations Altered European DNA Making It More Susceptible to Disease MJ Banias·January 10, 2024New research just identified the source of several neurodegenerative diseases including multiple sclerosis, and how an ancient migration brought it to Europe.
Breakthrough AI-Driven Brain Aging Insights are Helping Unlock the Mysteries of the Mind, New Research Says Tim McMillan·October 12, 2023AI-driven brain aging insights are revolutionizing our understanding of neurodegenerative disorders and the aging mind.
Are Transdermal Patches The Future of Medicinal Magic Mushrooms? MJ Banias·October 4, 2021This transdermal patch will deliver psilocin, the active ingredient in psilocybin mushrooms, with fewer risks for medical treatment.
Psychedelic Drug Psilocybin Sparks Immediate and Lasting Growth To Neural Connections Tim McMillan·July 5, 2021Just published research shows a single dose of the psychedelic drug psilocybin has immediate and long-lasting increases in neural connections.
Researchers Use AI to Track the Evolution of COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories Tim McMillan·April 22, 2021Researchers used a new artificial intelligence program to accurately identify COVID-19 related conspiracy theories on social media and...