A change of scenery can do wonders for us humans when we are stuck in a rut. Imagine the impact a trip to space can have. Just changing my usual lunch spot gives me a new lease on life, which NASA astronauts like Ron Garan probably find ridiculous. He is one of the few people … Read more
Resume: A new study reveals how the protein Gephyrin helps form synapses, providing new insights into brain connectivity. The findings could help develop treatments for conditions such as autism, epilepsy and schizophrenia. Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 to confirm Gephyrin’s role in the development of autonomic synapses. This breakthrough advances the understanding of synaptic mechanisms and potential … Read more
A TikToker has opened up about her theory on why we never really die, and it’s scaring people. You know that feeling after a night out where you go back to a friend’s house and sit there until the early hours, talking about random and slightly bizarre ideas or experiences so often that you feel … Read more
Resume: Researchers found that a specific brain region, the mediodorsal thalamus, can cause feelings of paranoia. Aligning data from studies in monkeys and humans, they found that lesions in this brain region led to erratic behavior and increased perception of the volatility of the environment. The study provides a new framework for understanding human cognition … Read more
Sometimes you have no choice but to just get through the day as best you can, even if you would have happily pulled the covers over your head when your alarm went off. We humans are extremely interesting creatures who have the ability to appear completely healthy from the outside, even when chaos erupts in … Read more
Everyone has different boundaries about what is acceptable. It always amazes me that couples never discuss what they think crosses a line until there is a problem. One person thinks it’s fine to send a “kiss” emoji to an old flame, but their partner sees it as “leaving the door open” or not being fully … Read more