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Gastrointestinal complaints in children could signal future mental health problem

Researchers have linked disruption of a child’s gastrointestinal microbiome triggered by early-life adversity — such as parental separation — with activity in the regions of the brain associated with emotional health. 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, […]

Published on March 29, 2019

Running upright: The minuscule movements that keep us from falling

Maybe running comes easy, each stride pleasant and light. Maybe it comes hard, each step a slog to the finish. Either way, the human body is constantly calibrating, making microscopic adjustments to keep us from falling as we weekend-warrior our way to greatness. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 28, 2019

‘Free lunch’ warps inner spatial map in rat brains and, by implication, human brains

Our brains’ neural circuitry creates spatial maps as we navigate through new environments, allowing us to recall locations and directions. While it’s been known for some time that we have these internal maps, a study shows how, in rats, those maps get redrawn when the rats learn they’ll receive a reward at a certain place […]

Published on March 28, 2019