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Neuroscientists discover brain circuitry of placebo effect for pain relief

Researchers have discovered a novel pain control pathway that links the cingulate cortex in the front of the brain, through the pons region of the brainstem, to cerebellum in the back of the brain. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on July 24, 2024

At what age do Olympic athletes peak?

There’s a lot that goes into an Olympic athlete’s quest for gold — years of training and rigor — but also, an athlete’s age. A team used statistics to figure out when an Olympic track-and-field athletes’ peak performance will be. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on July 24, 2024

Traffic-related ultrafine particles hinder mitochondrial functions in olfactory mucosa

Ultrafine particles, UFPs, the smallest contributors to air pollution, hinder the function of mitochondria in human olfactory mucosa cells, a new study shows. The study showed that traffic-related UFPs impair mitochondrial functions in primary human olfactory mucosa cells by hampering oxidative phosphorylation and redox balance. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on July 24, 2024