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Can laughter improve health? Researchers launch study to find out
A new research initiative called the Laughter Lab is systematically investigating whether laughter can improve health and wellbeing. The study…
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Supreme Court’s Roundup ruling exposes a fundamental divide between legal and scientific causation standards
The US Supreme Court's recent glyphosate ruling exposes a fundamental gap: courts and scientists both use the word "causation," but…
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How Neurotransmitters Shape Behaviour: The Science Behind Brain Chemistry
The human brain operates through billions of chemical conversations per second. Eight major neurotransmitters regulate…
Muscles Clear Glucose Two Ways After Eating—Movement Activates a Second Pathway
After meals, muscles clear glucose through two pathways: insulin-signaled and contraction-activated. Light movement activates a…
Skeletal muscle’s dual role: Why inactivity silences critical body signaling
Skeletal muscle operates in two distinct biochemical modes: active signaling and metabolic silence. Inactive muscle…
How amino acids shape brain function: from neurotransmitters to cognitive endurance
Amino acids are the biochemical foundation of neurotransmitter synthesis, energy metabolism, and synaptic communication. Nine…
L-Theanine Shifts Brain Waves Toward Calm Focus Without Sedation, Research Shows
L-theanine, an amino acid in green tea, shifts brain waves from stress-associated beta patterns toward…