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A small nucleus in the brainstem called locus coeruleus (literally the "blue spot,") is the primary source of a major neuromodulator, norepinephrine (NE), an important mediator of the 'fight or flight' response in animals. ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Joy is an emotion experienced by many but understood by few. It's usually mistaken for happiness, yet is unique in its impact on both our mind and body.
Mar 2, 2023
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During periods of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, brain activity often resembles that of awake behavior. At times, the brain can actually be more active during REM sleep than when you're awake. It's why REM sleep is sometimes ...
Feb 8, 2023
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A new study published in Science Advances shows female and male hearts respond differently to the stress hormone noradrenaline. The study in mice may have implications for human heart disorders like arrhythmias and heart ...
Jan 20, 2023
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In a study conducted by researchers from the University of Tsukuba to identify the activation of the arousal system, it was found that even very light intensity exercise elicited pupil dilation. Exercises like yoga that do ...
Oct 6, 2022
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New research in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica suggests that stress may affect a woman's fecundability, or her probability of achieving a pregnancy within a menstrual cycle.
Sep 21, 2022
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For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a "chemical imbalance" in the brain—namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research ...
Jul 20, 2022
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You wake up. The alarm clock says 02:56.
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