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Racism & The Brain, Rhino Embryos, Handwriting
Feb 28, 2024
Learn how racism can alter brain chemistry, the first successful rhino embryo transfer, and how handwriting boosts brain connectivity. Discover the impact of racism on neural response, the potential for cloning to save rhinos, and the benefits of handwriting over typing for memory retention.
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- Experiencing racism can physically alter brain chemistry, triggering emotional regulation areas and potential long-term damage.
- Handwriting boosts brain connectivity more than typing, enhancing memory, information retention, and cognitive processes.
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Uncovering the Impact of Racism on the Brain
Research from Emory University delves into how racism affects the brain, with findings indicating that experiencing racism triggers brain areas involved in emotional regulation, leading to potential long-term damage known as 'weathering'. Black women facing racial discrimination were found to process racism differently, with coping mechanisms possibly resulting in brain erosion over time.
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