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The “future reality” of the eternal sunshine of the spotless mind

What if light could be used to control cells to make us erase bad memories? This is not a utopia but a reality, at least in rats!

Pharma · Human Potential

Mediterranean diet can reduce risk on Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder in the world. It is a progressive disease which is characterized by the loss of synapses and dendrites in the cortex and hippocampus.

Human Potential · Social

A question of scent: Lavender aroma promotes interpersonal trust

People’s trust in others increases after smelling the olfactory fragrance of lavender.

Pharma · Human Potential · Social

More charity through food

The amount of money you donate to charity, may be influenced by the food that you eat.

Pharma · Social

Alcohol intolerance: understanding your drunk Asian friends

Alcohol tolerance differs among people.This especially gets clear when drinking with people of Asian descent. After a few drinks, they often show a red face and vomiting is imminent. Now don’t make fun of them, while it’s not their fault, it’s their genes.

Pharma · Human Potential

How loving cats makes people better in “action control”

Cats are often infected with Toxoplasma gondii, and transfer this to humans. How can this parasite help us to be better in controlling our actions?