Summary: The long-held belief that personality becomes “set in stone” after young adulthood is being challenged by new research. A comprehensive psychological study has found that older adults (ages 60–80)…
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Some snakes lack the ‘hunger hormone.’ Experts are hungry to know why
Snakes would do great on Survivor. These animals can last weeks — even months — without food. A couple of recently discovered genetic changes may help. Certain snakes and some…
‘Not backed by evidence’: RFK, Jr. wrongly claims that keto diet can cure schizophrenia
… Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s claim that a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet may cure certain psychiatric conditions is misleading and not backed by evidence, experts say. … Kennedy said that a…
Study Links Sugary Drinks to Adolescent Anxiety
Summary: While public health initiatives often focus on the physical consequences of sugary diets—such as obesity and type-2 diabetes—the mental health impact has remained largely underexplored. A new systematic review…
How the Brain Distinguishes Instant Treats from Long-Term Triumphs
Summary: Researchers have unveiled new insights into a specific brain signal known as “Reward Positivity,” which may bridge the gap between simple pleasure and complex goal-setting. This electrical burst, occurring…
Dementia Risk Reduced by 25% with Specific Type of Brain Exercise
Summary: Results from the long-term ACTIVE study reveal that a specific type of cognitive exercise can significantly reduce the risk of dementia for up to two decades. The study, which…
Brain Signal Linked to OCD Compulsions Identified
Summary: Researchers have identified a specific pattern of high-frequency brain activity in the anteromedial orbitofrontal cortex (amOFC) that is consistently linked to compulsive behaviors in people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).…
Antidepressants May Safeguard Against Preterm Birth Risks
Summary: An extensive population-based study involving over 1.2 million births has clarified the complex impact of SSRI antidepressant use during pregnancy. The research found that while SSRIs are associated with…
Sylvie Martin-Eberhardt | Multiple signalling in carnivorous pitcher plant – Functional Ecologists
In this week’s ‘Behind the Paper’ blog post Sylvie Martin-Eberhardt (they/them) discusses their new research article “Multiple signalling increases both prey response and diversity in a carnivorous pitcher plant“. Sylvie,…
