Just like a delicious cocktail can be made with multiple ingredients, our memory for emotionally relevant events can be enhanced by different mechanisms. One well-known route is through the affective response, where the emotional outcome triggers changes in brain chemistry that strengthen memories. However, recent research has uncovered another interesting pathway called the ‘prediction’ mechanism. […]
Published on July 20, 2023
During a conference in France last week, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, known as UNESCO, recently expressed concerns about upcoming human trials for Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip implant. 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 […]
Published on July 19, 2023
Chronic constipation may not only be uncomfortable and indicate poor gut health, but new research says it may also be linked to increased risk of dementia and cognitive decline. About 16% of U.S. adults experience constipation, according to the National Institute of… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]
Published on July 19, 2023