A New Piece in the HIV Puzzle?
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continues to plague the world, with nearly 37 million people living with the virus today. Although antiretroviral therapy has somewhat contained the virus by “prolonging s...
Long-term Sensory Processing Effects of Being Born Preterm
There are more than 200,000 preterm births in the United States every year. “Preterm” describes a birth that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy. Studies have shown that preterm birth has been associated with v...
The Pain of Social Distress
Almost everyone has been in a stressful social situation‒ tripping in the quad, running into a new friend and immediately forgetting their name, getting called on in class when you don’t know the answer, or eve...
Connection between Walking and PTSD
Mental stress affects the lives of many, and in some cases can lead to suicidal ideations. In a recent issue of The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease, Dr. Simon Rosenbaum and colleagues examined the associ...
Advancements in Wound Repair
Before recent technological developments, the standard care for wounds resulted in substantial scarring and discomfort. However, a new approach that is preventative of permanent scarring is now available. In a ...
The Human Face & Communication
Think about all of the interactions you have on a daily basis. As humans, we spend much of our lives interacting face-to-face with other people. Now consider how many emotions and thoughts run through your brai...
Increased Risk of Dementia Associated With Anticholinergics
Most Americans have probably consumed or have been prescribed an anticholinergic drug in the past. Medications with anticholinergic activity like Benadryl are drugs that, on the pharmacodynamics level, block th...
Cancer & The Gut Microbiota: An Unexpected Link
Not all bacteria are created equal. They are a part of the one hundred trillion microorganisms that make up the gut microbiota and reside in the warm, nutrient-rich home of the human intestine. The gut microbio...
Pre-Columbian Andean Mummy Gut Microbiome
The human microbiome consists of all bacteria that inhabit the human body in areas such as the skin, mouth, and intestines. Each person has his or her own unique microbiome composition. The microbiome is essent...
Genetic Contributions to Psychiatric Disorders
The development of psychiatric illnesses, like most illnesses, is multifaceted and is at least in part due to genetics. Recent research reveals that genetic mutations and genomic disruptions contribute...