The Basal Ganglia Are More Than a Motor Circuit
The basal ganglia are involved in psychopathology and a broad range of cognitive, affective, and motivational processes.
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The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science
BioSource Faculty
Nov 717 min read
Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 2: Addiction
The Scott-Kaiser modification of the Peniston Protocol plus rehabilitation for substance use disorder has achieved a rating of probably effi
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BioSource Faculty
Nov 723 min read
Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 6: Stress
Our prosocial actions can protect us from the harmful effects of major life changes
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Nov 35 min read
5-Min Science: HRV Biofeedback Can Improve Children's Attention
HRV biofeedback improves attention.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 2618 min read
Decoding the Amygdala's Complex Functions
The amygdala plays a pivotal role in many emotional, cognitive, and motivational processes.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 2339 min read
Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 7: Emotion
Mindfulness research has challenged the popular belief that we should be able to dismiss difficult emotions.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 175 min read
5-Min Science: Brain-Wide Reorganization After Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI led to significant reorganization of inhibitory circuits.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 166 min read
5-Min Science: Latest Findings on Alzheimer's Progression
The temporal and parietal lobes are the earliest affected, and the frontal and occipital lobes are the latest.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 126 min read
5-Min Science: Managing Cardiovascular Health Protects the Brain
Managing heart health early in life can significantly reduce the risk of stroke and cognitive decline later in life.
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BioSource Faculty
Oct 115 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 104 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 2414 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 149 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 812 min read
Debunking the "Addictive Personality"
Research indicates that no single personality type is predisposed to addiction.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 87 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 215 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 2812 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 2510 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 2419 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 723 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to HRV Myths
This review addresses 14 misconceptions regarding cardiovascular health, HRV measurement, and HRV biofeedback training.
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