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Featured Genetics

·May 26, 2016·3 min read

Sensory Neurons Modulate Aging Hormone

A new study suggests the taste or smell of food acts on sensory neurons, which could produce a type of aging hormone.

Featured Psychology

·May 24, 2016·3 min read

Shedding Light on Mental Health Risks to Children of Older Fathers

A new study reports the increased risk of mental health problems in children of older dads is unlikely to result from the men's genes maturing with age.

Featured Genetics

·May 24, 2016·8 min read

Genes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity Identified

Researchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 15, 2016·3 min read

Father’s Age and Lifestyle Associated With Birth Defects, Review Reports

A new review reports on associations between birth defects in offspring and its father's age, alcohol use and other environmental factors.

Featured Neurology

·May 12, 2016·4 min read

Older Adults Struggle More With Test Conditions Than Language Processing

A new study reports out ability to preserve language processing skills in old age may be much better than previously thought. However, our test taking abilities may decline.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience Videos

·May 10, 2016·3 min read

Accelerated Risk of Vascular Aging Linked to Chronic Use of Some Antacids

Researchers report the chronic use of drugs to treat heartburn and GERDS can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, vascular dementia and renal failure.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 10, 2016·4 min read

Early Life Stress Accelerates Maturation of Key Brain Region in Male Mice

A new study of mice finds early exposure to stress can make specific brain regions mature faster.

Neurology

·May 10, 2016·5 min read

Could Yoga Help Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk?

A new study reports yoga and meditation can help reduce the cognitive and emotional problems that often precede the development of Alzheimer's disease.