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The relationship between gut microbiome and anxiety disorders

Posted on April 28, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

A new study in mice reveals that gut microbiome influences genetics factors which contribute to anxiety behaviors in mice.

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    How much do our genes affect our friendships?

    Posted on April 11, 2022August 30, 2024 by Sciworthy

    Why do we choose the friends that we do? In humans, making friends would seem to be a process that is most influenced by geographical…

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      Can the Mediterranean Diet reduce Alzheimer’s Disease risk?

      Posted on November 15, 2021May 6, 2025 by Nathan Gock

      Eating more seafood, fruits, and vegetables, and less red meat and dairy is good for your brain health. #neuroscience #health #brain

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        Why your body thinks that spicy food is “hot”

        Posted on November 8, 2021December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

        It’s the start of November, which means another year of Nobel Prizes have been awarded! This year, the Nobel Prize in Medicine or…

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          How does testosterone relate to competitiveness?

          Posted on September 2, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Sweetening the deal for potential winners seems to strengthen the effects of testosterone in competitions.

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            Can psilocybin make you more creative?

            Posted on July 19, 2021October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

            A double-blind study has shown that psilocybin does not immediately enhance divergent or convergent creativity, but it does enhance…

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