(Justin Deschamps) A study published in the American Journal of Medicine suggests that the public is losing faith in large scientific institutions, like medicine, and other areas of scientific expertise. Researchers don’t know why, yet speculate that the loss of faith is due to social media and the rising power of the internet (fake news), along with a minority of bad scientists muddying the waters for the public. Perhaps the reason why is because these authorities have become drunk on power and refuse to act with dignity despite the public outcry.
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Is There Such a Thing as an Addictive Personality?
(Neuroscience News) Most of us know somebody who tends to get over involved in certain behaviors, and the saying often goes that they must have an “addictive personality”. But is there such a thing?
What Are Personality Disorders and How Are They Treated?
(Justin Deschamps) As one who studies psychology, I’ll be the first to tell you that it’s hardly perfect. Especially on the clinical side, drug companies and other interests have diluted the true power of understanding the nature of our being. This being said, there is much within the accumulated knowledge of psychology we can gain wisdom in studying. With this in mind, consider the following.
Scientists: Golden Ratio Observed In Human Skulls — Does this Mean We’re Pre-Programmed to Understand Fractal Realities?
(Justin Deschamps) The golden ratio is a number or mathematic constant found almost everywhere in nature. It’s also used in the development of technology, and user interfaces, as human beings seem to be innately programmed to respond to the so-called golden number. Recently, a team of scientists discovered that the spatial morphology, or shape, of the human skull, is more reflective of the golden ratio than other animals. What might this mean?
New Baby Smell: How Newborn Babies’ Head Odor Facilitates Bonding
(Neuroscience News) A team led by Kobe University Professor Mamiko Ozaki (Department of Biology, Graduate School of Science) has become the first to identify the chemical makeup of the odors produced by newborn babies’ heads. The results shed more light on the olfactory importance of newborns’ heads in mother-baby and kin recognition. They also developed a non-invasive and stress-free method of sampling these odors directly from heads of the babies.
Abused or Neglected Children Are Four Times More Likely to Develop Serious Mental Illness
(Neuroscience News) A study by the University of Birmingham has shown that children who have experienced child abuse or neglect are four times more likely to develop serious mental illness such as psychoses, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
The Human Microbiome Is a Treasure Trove Waiting to Be Unlocked
(Neuroscience News) Understanding the complexity of the human microbiome may help unlock mysteries behind health and psychological illnesses.
Improved Mood and Focus Reported by Microdosers
(Neuroscience News) Microdosing, a growing trend where people take small doses for psychedelic drugs, is associated with improved mood, focus, and creativity. For some, microdosing may provide a possible alternative to SSRI antidepressants. However, researchers warn of some potential problems with microdosing, including negative side effects, psychological stigma, and exposure to elicit, black market products.
Unraveling the Brain’s Reward Circuits
(Neuroscience News) Study reveals how ArGP and dopamine neurons are linked, and how food and drugs affect them differently. The findings offer clues for the development of new treatments for obesity and substance use disorders.
‘Mystical’ Psychedelic Compound Found in Normal Brains
(Neuroscience News) DMT, an active compound of the psychedelic Ayahuasca, is naturally occurring in the mammalian brain, researchers have discovered. The study revealed DMT levels increased significantly in the rat visual cortex following cardiac arrest.
Fake News ‘vaccine’ Works: ‘pre-bunking’ Game Reduces Susceptibility to Disinformation
(Neuroscience News) An online game in which people play the role of propaganda producers to help them identify real world disinformation has been shown to increase “psychological resistance” to fake news, according to a study of 15,000 participants.
Bystanders Will Intervene to Help Victims of Aggressive Public Disputes
(Neuroscience News) Reviewing CCTV footage, researchers report in nine out of ten instances of public violence, bystanders will intervene to help the victim. Bystanders will intervene in nine-out-of-ten public fights to help victims of aggression and violence say researchers, in the largest ever study of real-life conflicts captured by CCTV.
Fibromyalgia Linked to Variations in Microbiome Composition
(Neuroscience News) Using a range of clinical techniques, including deep learning, researcher identify changes in the microbiome of people with fibromyalgia which were not associated with diet, medications or aging. Additionally, the severity of symptoms was directly correlated with an increased presence, or more pronounced absence, of certain bacterias.
Mouse Study Finds Bpa Exposure Has Transgenerational Effects on Gene Linked to Autism
(Neuroscience News)Exposure to BPA appears to have a transgenerational effect on autism risk. Mice whose great grandmothers were exposed to BPA during pregnancy exhibited social behavioral deficits associated with ASD.
Mouse Study Finds Bpa Exposure Has Transgenerational Effects on Gene Linked to Autism
(Neuroscience News) Transgenerational bisphenol A (BPA) exposure may contribute to autism, according to a mouse study published in the Endocrine Society’s journal Endocrinology.