MAGNETIC STIMULATION DAMPENS BRAIN RESPONSE TO DRUG CUES IN ADDICTION
Researchers report a single session of transcranial magnetic stimulation can significantly reduce drug cue reactivity for those with substance abuse problems.… READ MORE…
STUDY LINKS BREAST CANCER TO BODY’S INTERNAL CLOCK
Researchers have found an association between the Per2 gene and breast cancer. The Per2 gene plays an important role in both the body’s circadian clock and mammary gland development. … READ MORE…
WORKING THE NIGHT SHIFT: GENE EXPRESSION FAILS TO ADAPT TO NEW SLEEP PATTERNS
Study reveals up to 25% of rhythmic genes lose their biological rhythm following a 4 day night shift simulation. … READ MORE…
BRAIN ACTIVITY MAY EXPLAIN DIABETICS’ NEGATIVE FEELINGS AND INCREASED DEPRESSION RISK
According to researchers, people with diabetes may be at increased risk of suffering from depression as a result of biological problems in regulating sugar levels that influence emotional response in the brain. Using EEG, researchers discovered those with higher levels of insulin resistance showed greater response to negative images.… READ MORE…
VAPERS AND NON-SMOKERS HAVE THE SAME FLOURISHING GUT FLORA
A new study reveals smokers have lower levels of Baceroids in their microbiome. In contrast, the levels of Bacteriods were the same level in vapers as in non-smokers. Decreased Bacteriod levels are associated with obesity and Chron’s disease.… READ MORE…
MEDITERRANEAN DIET BOOSTS BENEFICIAL BACTERIA
Researchers report following a Mediterranean diet can increase healthy gut bacteria by up to 7%. … READ MORE…
NEURONS DERIVED FROM SUPER-OBESE PEOPLE RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO APPETITE HORMONE
According to researchers, neurons generated from super obese people are more likely to dysregulate hormones related to hunger and feeding behaviors.… READ MORE…
LEPTIN’S NEURAL CIRCUIT IDENTIFIED
A new gene editing study reveals how the hormone leptin can help to prevent diabetes and obesity.… READ MORE…
SWEET TOOTH GENE LINKED TO LESS BODY FAT
Researchers report people with the ‘sweet tooth’, FGF21 genetic mutation tend to have less body fat. However, the genetic mutation is also linked to slightly elevated blood pressure.… READ MORE…
SPECIFIC BACTERIA IN SMALL INTESTINE ARE CRUCIAL FOR FAT ABSORPTION
Researchers reveal the Western diet can induce the expansion of microbes in the small intestine that promote the digestion and absorption of high fat foods. Over time, researchers say, these microbes can increase the risk of obesity. … READ MORE…
OVEREATING? IT MAY BE A BRAIN GLITCH
Researchers explore the neuroscience behind binge eating and the triggers that might make us reach for comfort foods.… READ MORE…
STUDY CONFIRMS LINK BETWEEN TBI AND DEMENTIA
A new, large scale study reveals people who have experienced a traumatic brain injury have a significantly increased risk of developing dementia than those without a history of TBI. … READ MORE…