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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The BioSource Faculty Explain Peer-Reviewed Science
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 114 min read
5-Min Science: Autism Involves Altered Neuron Density
The neurons responsible for communication in the brain are structured differently in children with autism.
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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
Oct 621 min read
The Brain in Time
The nervous system operates across diverse time scales.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 2510 min read
Glial Cell Refresher
This post provides an overview of the four main types of glial cells: astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, and Schwann cells.
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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 1414 min read
Dopamine's Role in Neurofeedback
Dopamine is a critical neurotransmitter in the brain, with profound roles in modulating mood, attention, motivation, and movement.
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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 118 min read
A Painlessly Brief History of Dopamine
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a central role in regulating movement, cognition, reward, salience, and motivation.
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BioSource Faculty
Sep 820 min read
Challenging Neuron Dogma
This post examines several commonly held dogmas about brain function, providing updated insights based on recent research.
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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 718 min read
Neuroscience Breakthroughs Since Graduate School - Part 4: Neurons
The brain uses a sophisticated command-and-control system that monitors and manages interactions between roughly 100 billion neurons.
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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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