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What happens to your brain when you drink with friends?

Grab a drink with friends at happy hour and you’re likely to feel chatty, friendly and upbeat. But grab a drink alone and you may experience feelings of depression. Researchers think they now know why this happens. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute […]

Published on August 6, 2024

Horse miscarriages offer clues to causes of early human pregnancy loss

A study of horses — which share many important similarities with humans in their chromosomes and pregnancies — revealed that 42% of miscarriages and spontaneous abortions in the first two months of pregnancy were due to complications from an extra set of chromosomes, a condition called triploidy. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on August 5, 2024

Schools Taking Meditation Breaks for Mental Health

The third-grade students at Roberta T. Smith Elementary School had only a few days until summer vacation, and an hour until lunch, but there was no struggle to focus as they filed into the classroom. They were ready for one of their favorite parts of the day. The children… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on August 5, 2024