New research shows that feeling anger can help you overcome challenges or obstacles that hinder success. While most people believe that a state of happiness is ideal, the recent study revealed that a mix of emotions, including negative states, results in the best… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

As the days get shorter, many people succumb to winter blues ─ feeling fatigued, sleepy, or depressed. But while some sadness is normal, the American Psychiatric Association (APA) says that 5% of U.S. adults deal with something more serious: seasonal affective disorder… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Scientists have unlocked the genetic basis underlying the remarkable variation in body size observed in song sparrows, one of North America’s most familiar and beloved songbirds. This discovery also provides insights into this species’ capacity to adapt to the challenges of climate change. The study used genomic sequencing to successfully pinpoint eight genetic variants, or […]