FeaturedMost PopularNeurology·January 27, 2016·4 min readSlower Mental Decline Linked to Higher Amounts of Growth Factor in the BrainA new study reports older people with higher amounts of BDNF in their brains have much slower progression into cognitive decline than those with lower amounts of the protein.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·December 15, 2014·4 min readAre You Genetically Predisposed to Antisocial Behavior?Researchers report both negative and positive experiences influence how genetic factors influence the brain and behavior.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 7, 2014·4 min readNew Genetic Variants Associated with Coffee DrinkingResearchers have identified six new genetic variants associated with habitual coffee drinking.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·September 13, 2013·4 min readResearchers Pinpoint Molecular Path that Makes Antidepressants Act Quicker in Mouse ModelResearchers identify a molecular pathway which accelerates the time taken for antidepressants to work in mouse models.Read More