Although alcohol use is ubiquitous in modern society, only a portion of individuals develop alcohol use disorders or addiction. Yet, scientists have not understood why some individuals are prone to develop drinking problems, while others are not. Now, researchers have discovered a brain circuit that controls alcohol drinking behavior in mice, and can be used […]

Scientists have conducted an experiment using thermal imaging and wearable sensors to better understand the stress and performance patterns of so-called knowledge workers. 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 […]

The recent live births resulting from human embryonic CRISPR editing have heightened global concerns regarding ‘designer babies.’ Currently, the most practical approach to genetic ‘enhancement’ is preimplantation genetic screening of IVF embryos. The ability to select for traits that are brought about by multiple genes — rather than genetic diseases caused by a single mutation […]