Longstanding psychological theories posit a link between empathy and altruism. A new study of anonymous kidney donors finds these ‘extraordinary altruists’ show an increased overlap in neural responses to pain for self and others. These findings, alongside other recent studies of altruism, shed new light on the nature of selflessness. Read Full Article (External Site) […]
Published on September 29, 2018
A new study could contribute to the development of alternatives to treat muscle weakness and atrophy. An article describes how rats subjected to an aerobic exercise routine preserved their muscle’s contractility properties and their autophagic system’s memory even after having a sciatic nerve injury induced. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]
Published on September 29, 2018
Many people with acne are negatively impacted by perceived social stigma around the skin condition, a new study from Ireland has found. 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 […]
Published on September 28, 2018