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·February 28, 2016·3 min read

The Couple That Sings Together Stays Together

Researchers find red backed fairy wrens who have strong duet responses with their partners have lower rates of cuckoldry.

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·February 28, 2016·5 min read

Worm Study May Resolve Discrepancies in Research About Aging

Researchers discover a drug used to help prevent reproduction in aging worms helps the creatures rebound from stress and, in some cases, this lengthens their lifespans.

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·February 28, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressant May Improve Cognitive Function in HIV Patients

Researchers report the antidepressant paroxetine suppresses neuroinflammation in improves reaction time in people with HIV associated cognitive impairment.

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·February 27, 2016·3 min read

Genetic Cause of Compulsive Behavior in Dogs May Further Understanding of Human OCD

Researchers have identified genetic pathways that exacerbates the severity of compulsive behavior in dogs. The findings could lead to better understanding and treatment of human OCD.

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·February 27, 2016·4 min read

Mom and Baby Communication in Chimpanzees

A new study looks at how mother and infant chimpanzees communicate with each other.

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·February 27, 2016·4 min read

Ability to Compose and Arrange Music May Be Genetically Determined

A new study suggests the ability to compose and arrange music might, in part, have a genetic component.

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·February 27, 2016·3 min read

Engineering Music to Sound Better with Cochlear Implants

Researchers are attempting to re-engineer and simplify music to be more enjoyable for people with cochlear implants.

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·February 27, 2016·3 min read

Nitric Oxide Keeps Blood-Brain Barrier Intact and Protects Against Neuroinflammation

Researchers discover nitric oxide plays an unexpected role in maintaining the integrity of the blood-brain barrier, reducing parasite invasion in the brain and neuroinflammation.

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·February 27, 2016·2 min read

Reaction to Stress More Important Than Its Frequency

A new study reports the way you deal with stress is more detrimental to health than the frequency stress is experienced.

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·February 26, 2016·3 min read

Link Between ADHD and Vision Impairment in Children

A new study reports on a link between an increased risk of ADHD diagnosis in children with vision problems which are not correctable with glasses or contacts.

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·February 26, 2016·3 min read

Feeding Behavior in Brain Regulated by Metabolism Protein

Researchers report a hormone called amylin acts in the brain to help control food consumption.

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·February 26, 2016·4 min read

Researchers Suppress Alzheimer’s Associated Neuronal Death and Oxidative Stress

Researchers have successfully designed mitochondria-specific ceria nanoparticles which appear to be capable of suppressing neuronal death associated with Alzheimer's disease.