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Just scientific facts, did you know that ...

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Scientists have proved that all matter, from electrons to brains, inherently vibrates at different frequencies /Jonathan Schooler [1] /. The theory is based on the concept that when different vibrating objects come into contact, they often begin to vibrate in unison / Pascal Fries [2] / .   This phenomenon, known as spontaneous self-organization, has been observed in various natural systems, from the synchronization of fireflies to the constant rotation of the Moon toward the Earth. Scientists have found similar synchronization in the human brain, where neurons firing at the same frequency can lead to different states of consciousness [3] . Consciousness may be a fundamental property of matter, and this idea is supported by the philosophical position of panpsychism [4] . According to this view, all matter has some degree of consciousness, and more complex interactions lead to higher forms of conscious experience. In their study, they argue that biological organisms, with th

Cholesterol levels can be lowered when...

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The enzymes that break down cholesterol. The gut microbiome is increasingly being understood as playing a major role in human health, including cardiovascular health. Two [1] experts [2] , who were not involved in this research, spoke to  Medical News Today [3]  about the study. Scientists have found a combination of bacteria that can lower blood cholesterol levels. These bacteria can potentially have a positive impact on the health of the cardiovascular system. People who had several species of bacteria from the genus Oscillibacter in their bodies had lower cholesterol levels than those who did not. The researchers are convinced that the discovery of the cholesterol metabolizing properties of Oscillibacter bacteria [4] is impressive. This suggests the possibility of using this probiotic strain as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of high cholesterol. [1] https://www.memorialcare.org/providers/yu-ming-ni [2] https://www.memorialcare.org/providers/cheng-han-chen

Did you know that…

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  oligodendrocytes* are the cells that support the functioning of neurons in the brain, but popular disinfectants cause cell death.      Scientists [1] have found out which of the most common chemicals affect the growth of oligodendrocytes [2] , the glia cells [3] that support neurons in the brain. More precisely, they serve as an insulating "winding" for axons, contributing to the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.      The structure is very similar to a roll, in which the neuron serves as a "filling" wrapped in numerous layers of glial cells instead of dough.      Thus, the substances from the group of quaternary ammonium compounds turned out to be toxic to oligodendrocytes - the cells died due to a nonspecific stress response through the mechanism of programmed cell death (apoptosis [4] ). The result is alarming, as quaternary ammonium derivatives are actively added to cosmetics (including hair conditioners) and used for disinfection. Many of these

Brain acidity and neurological disorders.

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Researchers have found a link between brain metabolic problems and a number of neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases [1] , such as autism and Alzheimer's disease. This is the first and largest systematic study to evaluate pH and lactate levels [2] in the brain in various animal models. It is noted that about 30 percent of the 2,294 animals studied in 109 different samples showed significant changes in pH and lactate levels. This means that such disorders are characteristic of many neuropsychiatric diseases. In animal models representing depression caused by stress, diabetes, or colitis, a consistent pattern of decreased brain pH and increased lactate levels was observed. In autism models, different reactions were observed: some showed an increase in pH and a decrease in lactate levels, while others showed the opposite pattern. And in behavioural tests, the team noted a strong link between high lactate levels and impaired working memory. At the same time, lactate

Have we got the brain all wrong...? Part 2.

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  Research has shown [1] that, just as a musical note is produced by vibrations spreading throughout the strings of a violin, the patterns of brain activity associated with thoughts and feelings span almost the entire organ. And here it is important to mention the function of the corpus callosum [2] / the topic of my dissertation /. Because one complements the other. As mentioned in the publication https://pat-med-tech.blogspot.com/2024/04/what-do-you-know-about-aphantasia-part-1.html   aphantasia and its consequences. It is important to know that when an individual is unable to predict his activities, this is where the so-called problem begins. And this problem is really a problem, because the "tangle" of events will begin to unravel irreversibly. Traditional thinking assumes that the brain's labyrinths of connections determine its activity. It sees the brain as a collection of separate areas, each of which has a specific function, such as vision or language, and

What do you know about aphantasia? Part 1.

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When we call someone unimaginative, we often refer to a person's poor imagination, but there is a state of the brain where it is physically unable to imagine anything [1] . People with aphantasia, or a "blind mind," often lack other imaginative senses, such as auditory or gustatory imagination. The condition manifests itself differently in different people: while some, like Loren Bouyer [2] , cannot imagine any sensory sensations, others can retain certain fantasies, such as touch or sound. The owner of the "blind mind" shed light on the various inner experiences of thinking of people with aphantasia, from the absence of pre-imagined conversations to the subconscious workings of the mind, which guides everyday activities without the need for visual or auditory biases. The difficulty people with this brain dysfunction have is perceiving images as they are, in stark contrast to typical visual processing, challenging our assumptions about how the brain construc

Infectious forms of stigma are...

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     Psychopathy is congenital and acquired. How it works .      Stereotypes of mental illness cause stigmatizing [1] reactions around the world [2] . For example, individuals with markers of aggression or violence are stigmatized and isolated and may not receive empathy or psychological healing.      In addition, some forms of mental illness can affect hygiene and self-care behaviours that trigger evolutionarily ingrained aversion reactions [3] .      These forms of stigma are also "contagious" because spending time with a person with a mental illness can threaten their social status, sometimes referred to as politeness or affiliation stigma. It threatens social standing just by spending time with a person who has a mental illness and impedes the flow of empathy [4] .      Scientific fact; - Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you what you have [5] .   [1] https://www.verywellhealth.com/stigma-5215412 [2] https://www.sciencedirect.c