Here are a few stories that I have found interesting and I hope you will, too!
“Looking ahead, they say their method opens a new avenue for exploration of how learning functions at the level of the individual neuron.”
“Odors attach to receptors of olfactory cells in nasal mucosa, where they trigger nerve signals.”
…”significantly higher emotional empathy levels were recorded for the oxytocin group than for the placebo group…”
All of the students experienced a strong sensation of sweetness while sucking on lemons, and many asked for a second piece! Then the party became even more interesting when a couple of students decided to see how their Oreos would taste.
My friends in the Facebook group “Teaching Resources for Biological Psychology and Neuroscience” have shared so many exciting resources, but my favorite was the Play-Doh neuron project. Because I’ve been teaching remotely for three (!!!) Read more…
My younger self was known to consume rather alarming amounts of diet soda. A busy schedule of family and work was easier to manage if my caffeine intake was high. I would drink quite a Read more…
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brianna2webb · May 9, 2010 at 9:07 pm
I found the article “Hormone spray increases male sensitivity” and its implications regarding social sensitivity and oxytocin levels very interesting. According to the study, by increasing levels of oxytocin in a person via nasal spray, participants showed increased sensitivity to “social multipliers.” This research is consistent with the 2006 research done by Marazziti and Dell’Osso (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1621060/) which inferred that oxytocin levels may be associated disorders with disorders that result in social communication difficulties, such Schizophrenia and Autism Spectrum.
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