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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

Language affects how quickly we perceive shades of color

People who speak a language that has multiple words for different shades of colour perceive the shades more quickly. 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 Success […]

Published on July 24, 2024

Study uses Game of Thrones to advance understanding of face blindness

Psychologists have used the hit TV series Game of Thrones to understand how the brain enables us to recognize faces. Their findings provide new insights into prosopagnosia or face blindness, a condition that impairs facial recognition. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on July 23, 2024