Summary: A new study scrutinizes the portrayal of characters with facial disfigurements in films, revealing inherent cultural biases and potential psychological benefits of plastic surgery. Researchers analyzed 48 characters from…
Tag: neurobiology
Scorching Stress: The Hidden Mental Toll of Summer Heatwaves
Summary: Research suggests that extreme summer heat can significantly impact mental health, in addition to physical health. Changes in emotions and behaviors can occur due to heat’s influence on serotonin,…
Brain Bites: Top 5 Neuroscience News Articles of the Week – June 23, 2023
Summary: This week’s neuroscience revelations encompass intriguing findings from the enigmatic genetics of mind-controlling hairworms to the groundbreaking link between alcohol use disorders and certain neuronal plasticity genes. A novel…
Rejuvenating the Brain: Healthy Cells Replace Diseased Ones
Summary: A promising study reveals transplanted healthy glial cells can outcompete and replace diseased or aged brain cells, potentially restoring normal brain function. This breakthrough suggests a broad potential for…
Moral Conundrums: The Conflict Underlying Obedience to Authority
Summary: Researchers explored the conflict experience of individuals when instructed to act against their beliefs. Using the “bug destruction task,” participants were ordered to grind live bugs, causing a moral…
Psychiatric History of Both Parents Tied to Preterm Birth Risk
Summary: A new study reveals the increased risk of preterm birth in infants when both parents have psychiatric diagnoses. The research analyzed data on all live births in Sweden between…
COVID-19 Super Dodgers: The Genetic Secret to Asymptomatic Infection
Summary: ertain individuals carry a unique gene variant that allows them to contract COVID-19 without displaying any symptoms. Dubbed as “super dodgers”, these individuals are more than twice as likely…
Study Challenges Longstanding Beliefs About Action of Antipsychotic Medications
Summary: Researchers uncovered a pivotal detail that could revolutionize schizophrenia treatment. Contrary to longstanding belief, antipsychotic drugs that mitigate overactive dopamine, a hallmark of schizophrenia, interact primarily with a different…
