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 […]
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 […]