Put Away Your Crossword Puzzles! Scientists Edge Closer to Finding Solutions for Neurodegeneration

By Luiza Skowronski Flynn What if growing older doesn’t mean growing slower? While aging is not “curable”, scientists are looking for ways to slow its process so that with time, our minds remain sharp. A recent study published in June 2023 by the Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology Department at the University of California, Berkeley examined […]

Like Mother, Like Child: How South African Families Uncovered the Effects and Formation of Trauma Through Prenatal Stress

By Emilie Morales As we remember tragic events throughout history and watch ongoing conflicts rock our world through our television and newspapers, we overlook the lasting effects they can have on future generations. Dr. Andrew Kim, assistant professor at UC Berkeley’s Department of Biological Anthropology, partnered with other American and South African researchers to conduct […]

How the Brain Encodes Music

By Sarah Barton Consider Fleetwood Mac’s “The Chain”. Initially, it presents a moderate tempo, accompanied by a consistent guitar and drum beat. However, a shift occurs as the vocals enter after the first bar. Infused with a hint of anger and resentment, the energy escalates with a declaration of heartbreak: “If you don’t love me […]

New hope for a rare type of dementia: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) 

By:  Naomi Lenchner Background  A study published in February 2023 by researchers at the University of California – San Francisco (UCSF) Memory and Aging Center identified genetic markers that could aid in diagnosing Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). Titled “PRNP expression predicts imaging findings in sporadic Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease,” the study introduces a potential novel diagnostic technique for […]

A Look Into the Mysterious “Fever Effect”: Temporarily Reducing Symptoms in Autistic Children

A remarkable list of urban myths exists regarding the alleged benefits of falling ill with a fever, with some parents believing fever episodes will even help their children grow taller.  Amongst the myriad of colourful ideas, there are many that seem less credible than others despite being demonstrated multiple times over the past few decades […]

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