Month: May 2024

Study explains why the brain can robustly recognize images, even without color

New research offers a possible explanation for how the brain learns to identify both color and black-and-white images. The researchers found evidence that early in life, when the retina is unable to process color information, the brain learns to distinguish objects based on luminance, rather than color. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on May 23, 2024

A promising approach to develop a birth control pill for men

Researchers show in animal models that a novel, non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible human male contraception. 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 May 23, 2024

Stroke Rates Are Rising, Especially Among the Young

The rate at which Americans under the age of 65 suffered a stroke rose by about 15% between 2011 and 2022, new government data shows. That was true even among the young: The rate of stroke jumped 14.6% among people ages 18 to 44 during the study period, researchers from the… Read Full Article (External […]

Published on May 23, 2024