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Psychedelics in Therapy Are Gaining Ground

And let’s move on—psychedelic therapy is no longer just a fringe idea; it’s becoming a legitimate part of the mental health conversation. You know, the kind of thing that’s slowly edging into mainstream research, regulatory […]

Neuroscience

BRAIN Initiative Advances Brain Mapping Techniques

Sara Morgan

The BRAIN Initiative continues to push the boundaries of neuroscience by developing high-resolution 3D maps of human brain tissue, and let’s be honest, the recent progress is impressive but also revealing how much we still […]

Neuroscience

Highest-Resolution 3D Human Brain Mapping Still Out of Reach

Sara Morgan

Recent breakthroughs in brain mapping have mostly been limited to mouse models, but the quest for detailed 3D human brain tissue maps continues. And let’s move on — the technology is advancing, but in a […]

Psychology

Climate Anxiety and Neurodiversity in Mental Health Research

Sara Morgan

Climate anxiety is grabbing more attention, especially among young Americans, but the link to neurodiversity remains underexplored. And let’s move on—this isn’t just about eco-worry; it’s about how some folks experience this stress differently. On […]

Psychology

Military Psychological Research Reveals Critical Insights

Sara Morgan

Surface-level summaries from the CDP reports hide critical nuances—methodology flaws, unexamined assumptions, and the gap between perception and reality—so don’t take the headlines at face value. The real impact of initiatives like firearm safety messaging […]

Neuroscience

Peter Brown Wins ARVO MIT Award

Sara Morgan

Alright, so what’s really going on here? This award—while it looks shiny on paper—is more about strategic positioning than pure merit—don’t let the surface fool you. It’s a marker, a signal, but not necessarily a […]