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Seizures in babies: UVA sheds light on why they have lifelong effects

A doctor is using an elegant new approach to mapping brain activity to shed light on what happens during seizures in newborns that can lead to behavioral issues and learning disabilities much later. 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 […]

Published on November 1, 2019

Bacterial arms race may shape gut microbiome

Researchers wanted to understand what forces drive the composition and ecology of microbes that live in people’s guts. The human gut microbiome is critical to aspects of health and disease. The researchers found that several of the Bacteroides species that populate the gut have sizable gene-cluster defenses that neutralize toxins from competitor organisms. The clusters […]

Published on November 1, 2019

Heavy smoking causes faces to look older

‘Smoker’s Face,’ a condition where smokers look older than they are, is just one of many negative effects caused by heavy tobacco usage. 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 […]

Published on October 31, 2019