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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BioSource Faculty
Nov 311 min read
The Thalamus Is More Than a Switchboard
Thalamocortical oscillations are the primary generators of alpha, theta, and delta waves.
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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 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 127 min read
5-Min Science: Daily Behavior Can Affect Brain Connectivity for Weeks
Brain connectivity is not static but fluctuates in response to daily environmental and physiological factors.
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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
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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BioSource Faculty
Aug 712 min read
A Comprehensive Breathing Myths Guide
Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation.
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Fred Shaffer
Jul 2310 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 1710 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 1613 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 1612 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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