Author: Dr. David Lowemann

VR study reveals how pain and fear weaken sense of body ownership

A study found that when people were told to imagine their virtual bodies in pain, their brains resisted the illusion of ownership. Their findings could provide insights into why some people may struggle with feeling connected to their own bodies, particularly in contexts involving depersonalization or negative physical states. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on March 21, 2025

Boosting brain’s waste removal system improves memory in old mice

Aging compromises the lymphatic vessels surrounding the brain, disabling waste drainage from the brain and impacting cognitive function. Researchers boosted lymphatic vessel integrity in old mice and found improvements in their memory compared with old mice without rejuvenated lymphatic vessels. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on March 21, 2025

Why We Don’t Remember Baby Memories

Babies and toddlers are sponges, incessantly soaking up lessons from the world around them. So why, then, can’t adults remember specific events from their earliest moments of childhood? A new study indicates that memories of baby experiences might remain, lurking in the… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 21, 2025