A neuroscientist and intermittent fasting expert weighs in on the potential health benefits of this diet that may go beyond just weight loss.
Jenna Flogeras
Jenna obtained her M.Sc. in inorganic chemistry from the University of New Brunswick, Canada, and eventually hung up her lab coat to pursue a career in editing and writing. She’s also passionate about travel, sharing her backpacking adventures around the world as a blogger and podcaster.
How expectations influence symptoms of gluten sensitivity
The nocebo effect appears to play a role in gluten sensitivity, indicating the brain’s possible involvement in the condition.
When diagnosing prostate cancer, two biomarkers are better than one
Many biopsies may soon be avoidable with the advent of an accurate biosensor for prostate cancer that detects biomarkers in the blood.
Specific patterns of amino acids linked to aging
Scientists find unique amino acid patterns linked to aging, offering insights that may help extend our healthspan.
Are probiotics actually beneficial?
The evidence says healthy people can skip the supplement with peace of mind.
Diagnosing disease with AI could be the new norm in personalized medicine
A new AI diagnostic tool uses microbiome data and lifestyle factors to predict risk of multiple diseases, ushering in a new era of personalized healthcare.
First ever human-based model for opioid overdose and recovery
A model based on human stem cell–derived neurons is allowing researchers to understand opioid-induced respiratory failure to improve overdose treatment.
Artificial fingerprints could dramatically enhance biometric security
Liquid crystals that generate unclonable fingerprint-like patterns could make the sale of counterfeit goods and theft of personal data much more difficult.
Could Doctor Dolittle be an AI bot?
Communicating with animals has long been the dream of scientists and animal lovers alike, and AI has the potential to bring us closer.
How empathy and social status affect threat learning
The brain activities of two people who learn fear from each other are known to be in sync, but what role does social status play?