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5-Min Science: Self-Control is a Finite Resource
Studies by Pietrini and Blair show how the brain’s finite resources shape our decisions, behaviors, and social interactions.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 196 min read
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5-Min Science: EEG Biomarkers for Refractory Cases
Electroencephalograms (EEGs) provide a promising avenue for precision psychiatry by identifying objective biomarkers.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 175 min read
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5-Min Science: Pregnancy Creates a New Mother
Pregnancy isn't just about creating a new life—it's about creating a new mother, complete with a beautifully remodeled brain.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 144 min read
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5-Min Science: Dr. Vivek Murthy Warns That Alcohol Is a Carcinogen
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm about alcohol's cancer risks in Alcohol and Cancer Risk 2025.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 146 min read
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5-Min Science: The Case for a More Nuanced View of Hallucinations
We need to differentiate adaptive or benign sensory experiences from those requiring therapeutic intervention.

Zachary Meehan
Jan 138 min read
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Alpha Peak Frequency Power and Mitochondria
Alpha peak frequency power represents a fundamental biomarker that reveals cognitive efficiency and neural integrity.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 1213 min read
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5-Min Science: ADHD Symptoms Can Fluctuate Across the Menstrual Cycle
Consider hormonal cycles when diagnosing and treating ADHD in women.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 113 min read
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5-Min Science: Music as Medicine
Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin has discovered that music is medicine for the brain.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 116 min read
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5-Min Science: Dopamine Detox Science
"Lowering dopamine" is scientifically meaningless.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 95 min read
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5-Min Science: Childhood Post-Traumatic Stress
Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to their developmental stage and limited coping mechanisms.

Zachary Meehan
Jan 36 min read
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5-Min Science: The Tragic History of Human Brainwaves
The true history of the discovery of human brainwaves is far more complex and darker than most people realize.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 24 min read
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5-Min Science: Neurofeedback for Alcohol Use Disorder
The emphasis on craving reduction and detailed documentation of individual responses provide a valuable model for future research.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 25 min read
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5-Min Science: Prefrontal tDCS for Smoking Cessation
tDCS might help, but it won't work miracles if someone isn't committed.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 27 min read
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Challenging Neuron Dogma
This post examines several commonly held dogmas about brain function, providing updated insights based on recent research.
BioSource Faculty
Jan 119 min read
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BioSource Software Updates
BioSource will continue to update Biofeedback Tutor, HRV Biofeedback Tutor, and Neurofeedback100 during the first quarter of 2024.
BioSource Faculty
Dec 17, 20231 min read
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Alpha Coherence and Asymmetry Neurofeedback for Emotional Regulation
Increasing alpha coherence training between F3 and F4 produced significantly better results than F3-F4 alpha asymmetry training.
BioSource Faculty
Nov 25, 20234 min read
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Oct 21, 20232 min read
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Russell A. Barkley's Controversial Neuroanatomy of ADHD and Thus How to Treat ADHD
Dr. Russell Barkley outlines the importance of multiple brain systems working in networks to support self-regulation executive functioning.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 15, 20233 min read
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A Powerful New Neurotech Tool for Augmenting Your Mind - TED 2023
In an astonishing talk and tech demo, neurotechnologist Conor Russomanno shares his work building brain-computer interfaces.
BioSource Faculty
Oct 14, 20231 min read
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The Latest Findings on Open-Label Placebo Effects
open-label placebo effects
BioSource Faculty
Oct 14, 20232 min read
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