Richard E. Cytowic's Blog, page 9

Foes of Genetically Modified Foods Know Less Than They Think

Who knew tomatoes naturally have genes, or that all living things do? Foes of GMOs got this and more wrong.

A New Baldness Cure: Smell Receptors in the Human Scalp

Smell your way to healthy hair? Researchers are “not far at all” from taking a discovery from lab to clinic for the treatment of male and female pattern baldness.

Smell Receptors in the Human Scalp May Help Hair Loss

Smell your way to healthy hair? Researchers are “not far at all” from taking a discovery from lab to clinic for the treatment of male and female pattern baldness.

How Real Are Ghosts, Aliens, and Spirits?

Ghosts and aliens are real to those who see them, even if their perception is a misinterpretation of an uncommon and unusual experience.

Just How Real Are Ghosts, Aliens, and Spirits?

Ghosts and aliens are real to those who see them, even if their perception is a misinterpretation of an uncommon and unusual experience.

Happiness Plummets When We Tap Into Screens

Compulsive viewing and endless screen distractions block our ability to think and simply enjoy life. Here's 5 tips for reducing screen exposure and freeing up your time.

Is Screen Use Turning Your Brain to Mush?

Compulsive viewing and endless screen distractions are blocking our ability to think, interact face to face, and simply enjoy life.

Good Mood, Bad Mood? Blame the Bacteria You Eat

The bacteria in our gut—one’s so-called microbiome—play a huge role in shaping our emotions. The brain in our head is in constant contact with the one in our guts.

The Ways Forgetting Makes You Smarter

Forgetfulness needn't be a harbinger of dementia: Wiping irrelevant facts and memories from our mind readies the brain to remember new and meaningful ones.

Four Ways to More Restful Sleep

A few simple steps can pave the way to consistently refreshing sleep. A tranquil bedroom arranged for the senses, and a consistent routine are the key.