It is hard to find anyone with anything positive to say about 2022: economic, social, ethical, political, geopolitical success stories were rare; suffering and setbacks commonplace. Where was the leadership…
Category: Life
Top Five Neuroscience Articles of the Week
Summary: This week in neuroscience has been nothing short of astounding. We’re here to recap the top Neuroscience News articles that made a splash. If these escaped your radar, it’s…
Shared Genetics for Cannabis Use and Psychiatric Disorders
Summary: Researchers discovered shared genetic underpinnings for cannabis use and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Employing advanced statistical modeling, the study revealed a complex interplay of genetic variants…
Taking Strides: Why Walking Is Not So Popular in the U.S
Summary: Walking is less popular and more perilous in the U.S. than in other countries, according to a new study. Comparing U.S. statistics to European counterparts like the U.K., Germany,…
Eye Blood Vessel Changes: A New Window into Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Summary: Abnormalities in eye blood vessels could provide early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. By comparing blood vessels in the retinas of Alzheimer’s patients, individuals with mild cognitive impairment, and healthy…
Key Influencers in Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment Success Among Pregnant Women
Summary: Pregnant women are more likely to complete cannabis use disorder (CUD) treatment if referred by the justice system, community partners, or health care providers. The research provides novel insights…
Octopuses and squid are masters of RNA editing while leaving DNA intact
Citations S. Alon, et al. The majority of transcripts in the squid nervous system are extensively recoded by A-to-I RNA editing. eLife. January 8, 2015. doi: 10.7554/eLife.05198. N. Liscovitch-Brauer, et…
How can we decrease risks of getting genetic-based diseases even if we carry potentially harmful genes?
The study of genetics has always been an attempt to understand our biologically determined fate. Many of us know of families with a predisposition to maladies like heart disease or…
Brain Connectivity a Potential Indicator of Suicide Risk
Summary: Researchers have identified a potential marker in the brain that might indicate an increased risk of suicide. They observed that veterans with a history of suicide attempts demonstrated distinct…
Large predators push coyotes and bobcats near people and to their demise
When wild animals take refuge from predators by straying near people, the illusion of safety can be deadly. In the wilderness, mid-sized predators like coyotes have learned to fear larger…
