Burnout Paradise is a new show running at St. Ann’s Warehouse in DUMBO from Australian Theater Collective Pony Cam.
New research shows that stress impacts how memories are formed and recalled, contributing to generalized memories typical in PTSD. By targeting endocannabinoid receptors, scientists can potentially refine memory retrieval, advancing PTSD therapy. Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have discovered that stress significantly impacts how the brain encodes and retrieves negative memories. They...
The prevalence of substance use disorders, such as opioid and alcohol use disorders, has created a significant public health crisis. In the United States, drug overdose deaths surged from 18,000 in 1999 to over 107,000 in 2021. Alarmingly, opioids contributed to 75% of these fatalities. Similarly, alcohol use disorder affects...
A 21-year-old bodybuilder consumed a dangerous chemical known as 2,4-dinitrophenol (2,4-DNP) over several months, leading to his untimely death from multi-organ failure. His chronic use of the substance, combined with anabolic steroids, underscored a preoccupation with physical appearance and suggested a psychiatric condition called muscle dysmorphia. This case study, published...
Black holes are among the most mysterious and influential phenomena in the cosmos. They hold the key to understanding the early universe, galaxy formation, and the evolution of cosmic structures. Recent findings, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, driven by innovative imaging techniques, offer a groundbreaking perspective on how these...
