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BioSource Faculty
4 days ago5 min read
5-Min Science: What You Should Know About Journavx for Acute Pain
Suzetrigine (Journavx) is a promising alternative to opioid analgesics for managing acute postoperative pain.
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BioSource Faculty
6 days ago6 min read
5-Min Science: Could Early ADHD Diagnosis Save Lives?
The study found a significant reduction in life expectancy for adults with ADHD.
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Zachary Meehan
Feb 115 min read
5-Min Science: Inter-Brain Plasticity Can Enhance Psychotherapy
Interpersonal synchrony between therapist and client can drive lasting neurobiological modifications, improving well-being.
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BioSource Faculty
Feb 817 min read
5-Min Science: Demystifying the Insular Cortex
The insular cortex is your brain's integration hub for bodily sensations, emotions, and thoughts.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 258 min read
5-Min Science: Intriguing Breathing Questions
The extended exhalation in sighing stimulates vagal nerve activity, promoting a calming effect on the nervous system.
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Zachary Meehan
Jan 235 min read
5-Min Science: The Gut Microbiome in Serious Mental Illnesses
Most studies were observational, making it challenging to establish causality between gut microbiota alterations and mental health outcomes.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 2114 min read
A New Approach to Defining Obesity
Rubino and colleagues (2025) have proposed a new classification system based on how excess body fat impacts an individual's health.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 196 min read
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.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 175 min read
5-Min Science: EEG Biomarkers for Refractory Cases
Electroencephalograms (EEGs) provide a promising avenue for precision psychiatry by identifying objective biomarkers.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 144 min read
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.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 146 min read
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.
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Zachary Meehan
Jan 138 min read
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.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 1213 min read
Alpha Peak Frequency Power and Mitochondria
Alpha peak frequency power represents a fundamental biomarker that reveals cognitive efficiency and neural integrity.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 113 min read
5-Min Science: ADHD Symptoms Can Fluctuate Across the Menstrual Cycle
Consider hormonal cycles when diagnosing and treating ADHD in women.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 116 min read
5-Min Science: Music as Medicine
Neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Levitin has discovered that music is medicine for the brain.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 95 min read
5-Min Science: Dopamine Detox Science
"Lowering dopamine" is scientifically meaningless.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 725 min read
A Comprehensive Breathing Myths Guide
Breathing ensures healthy CO2 levels. The main functions of breathing are gas exchange and acid-base (pH) regulation.
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Zachary Meehan
Jan 36 min read
5-Min Science: Childhood Post-Traumatic Stress
Children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to trauma due to their developmental stage and limited coping mechanisms.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 24 min read
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.
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BioSource Faculty
Jan 25 min read
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.
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