Month: November 2019

How to alter memories to protect consumers

A new study shows why it is sometimes difficult for consumers to internalize retracted information from companies or news organizations. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the […]

Published on November 4, 2019

Cynical social media voices can erode trust in news media

Amid rising concerns about low public trust in mainstream media institutions, a new study found that real-life and online social interactions can strongly influence a person’s trust in newspaper, TV and online journalism — but when it comes to online interactions, cynical views are the most influential. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on November 4, 2019

Bee Venom Soluble Phospholipase A2 Exerts Neuroprotective Effects in a Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Mouse Model of Alzheimer’s Disease via Inhibition of Nuclear Factor-Kappa B

Neuroinflammation is important in the pathogenesis and development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In the AD brain, microglial activation and upregulation of pro-inflammatory mediators both induce amyloid beta (Aβ) accumulation. Regulatory T cells (Tregs) and nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) signaling have been implicated in AD development through their effects on neuroinflammation and microglial activation. The bee […]

Published on November 2, 2019