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BioSource Faculty
Oct 11, 20245 min read
5-Min Science: Stress Alters the Gut Microbiome and Immunity
The vagus nerve connects Brunner’s glands to the central amygdala, responsible for processing fear and anxiety.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 10, 20244 min read
5-Min Science: The Salience Network is Doubled in Depression
Individuals with depression have a brain network nearly twice as large as those without the disorder.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 24, 202414 min read
The Vagus Nerve's Role in Heart Rate Variability
Vagal activity and parasympathetic nervous system function produce respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA) and heart rate variability (HRV).
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 14, 20249 min read
Add the Body Roundness Index (BRI) To Your Assessment Toolkit
The body roundness index (BRI) has been proposed as an alternative to BMI to provide a more accurate representation of body shape.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 8, 202412 min read
Debunking the "Addictive Personality"
Research indicates that no single personality type is predisposed to addiction.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 8, 20247 min read
Little Brains Wire Themselves to Their World
Neural plasticity allows infants to adapt to their surroundings, forming the foundation for future learning, behavior, and health.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 2, 202415 min read
The Cerebellum Regulates More Than Movement
The cerebellum critically contributes to cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.
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BioSource Faculty
Aug 28, 202412 min read
When Should Physicians Test for FOXP1 and FOXP2 Mutations?
FOXP1 and FOXP2 mutations have been implicated in neurodevelopmental disorders and autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
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BioSource Faculty
Aug 25, 202410 min read
Address MTHFR Gene Mutations to Treat Psychological Disorders More Effectively
Even with a folate-rich diet, those with MTHFR mutations may still struggle to get enough active folate.
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BioSource Faculty
Aug 24, 202419 min read
Functional Medicine: Addressing Root Causes for Lasting Health
Functional medicine is a patient-centered, science-based approach that aims to identify and address the root causes of disease.
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BioSource Faculty
Aug 7, 202416 min read
Neuron Refresher
This post provides an executive summary of neuron structure and function.
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Fred Shaffer
Jul 23, 202410 min read
Dr. Rosenthal's Adolescent Migraine Case Study
This case study summarizes Dr. Saul Rosenthal's AAPB adolescent migraine case study.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 17, 202410 min read
Is a Growling Dog Angry?
Our interpretations of animal emotions are deeply influenced by human perception and cultural constructs.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 16, 202413 min read
Mastering Your Emotions
Barrett offers valuable insights into how emotions are constructed and how they can be effectively managed.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 16, 202412 min read
The Origin of Feeling
Barrett argues that emotions are not innate reactions to stimuli but are constructed by the brain using basic psychological ingredients.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 16, 202410 min read
The Myth of Universal Emotions
Barrett challenges the idea that emotions like fear or anger are universally recognized and expressed in similar ways.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 16, 202410 min read
Emotions Are Constructed
Barrett argues that emotions are not hardwired responses but are actively constructed by the brain.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 16, 20249 min read
The Search for Emotional "Fingerprints"
Barrett aims to dismantle the conventional wisdom that emotions are hardwired and universally expressed.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 15, 20249 min read
You Have One Brain (Not Three)
Barrett challenges misconceptions about the brain's functions and explores our neural machinery's evolutionary history and true role.
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BioSource Faculty
Jul 14, 20249 min read
Our Brains Create Reality
Lisa Feldman Barrett challenges traditional perceptions of reality and emphasizes our brains' powerful role in constructing our experiences.
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