Prenatal THC Exposure May Risk Lifelong Health

Summary: A recent study shows that exposure to THC during pregnancy could significantly affect fetal development, leading to life-long health impacts on offspring. The research discovered that THC exposure altered…

Creative Minds at Ease: Making the Most of Idle Time for Innovation

Summary: Creative people effectively utilize downtime by exploring their thoughts. The research demonstrated that creative individuals were less prone to boredom when left alone, as they allowed one idea to…

Schizophrenia Linked to Non-Inherited Genetic Mutations

Summary: Researchers found a link between schizophrenia and somatic copy-number variants, mutations occurring post-inheritance. The study scrutinized genotype-marker data from over 20,000 blood samples, identifying two genes, NRXN1 and ABCB11,…

Redefining Depression: TBI Affective Syndrome Discovered

Summary: A new study suggests that depression post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) may be a distinct disease separate from traditional major depressive disorder. This revelation, arising from unique patterns observed in…

Physical Activity Over 60 Enhances Life Quality

Summary: Researchers found a correlation between physical activity in adults over sixty and quality of life. The study, involving almost 1,500 participants, revealed that reduced physical activity and increased sedentary…

Perceptions of Past Abuse: Memory of Childhood Trauma Impact Mental Health More Than Abuse Itself

Summary: he recollection and processing of childhood abuse or neglect can significantly impact mental health in adulthood, more than the experiences themselves. The research revealed that self-reported experiences of early…

Trusting Others Over Self: Infants’ Unusual Bias Towards Outside Observations

Summary: Infants tend to trust others’ observations more than their own. Studying 8- and 12-month-old infants, the researchers found that younger infants prioritized an animated character’s attention over their own…

The Lonely Brain: Unraveling the Neuroscience and Psychology of Isolation

Summary: The neuroscience and psychology of loneliness have provided fascinating insights into this pervasive issue, revealing its profound effects on our brain and mental health. Research has shown that loneliness…

Brainwaves: Neuroscience News Top Five Insights This Week – July 2, 2023

Summary: In this week’s round-up of top neuroscience breakthroughs, machine learning has been utilized to predict patterns of repetitive negative thinking, potentially revolutionizing depression treatment. A link has been discovered…

Kindness Meditation Boosts Memory Recall in Depression Recovery

Summary: A form of meditation focused on unconditional kindness can enhance memory recall in individuals with a history of depression. Participants engaged in daily ten-minute meditations aimed at promoting happiness,…