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·September 15, 2016·4 min read

What Causes Mass Panic in Emergency Situations?

Researchers investigate how crowds behave in moments of stress.

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·September 9, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Outline Barriers to Treating Fear and Anxiety

A new study offers insight into the neurological processes involved in fear and anxiety.

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·September 7, 2016·4 min read

Emotionally Invested Parents Give Children a Leg Up in Life

According to researchers, children who have emotionally invested parents are more likely to be successful.

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·September 5, 2016·4 min read

From DNA to Disease, Study Describes a Rare, New Brain Disorder

Researchers have identified genetics mutations involved in a rare and unnamed neurological disorder.

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·September 1, 2016·5 min read

Zinc May Help Reverse Brain Changes in Autism

According to researchers, cellular changes in the brain caused by genetic mutations associated with Autism can be reversed with the help of zinc.

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·August 29, 2016·7 min read

To Make Sense of the World, the Brain Performs Feats of Math

Study reports the brain calculates a distribution of probabilities for each of many distinct possibilities.

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·August 18, 2016·6 min read

Long Term Exposure to Female Scent Changes Courtship Behavior in Male Mice

Researchers report that by manipulating a male mouse's living conditions and exposing them to female scents for long periods of time, they lose neurons that detect pheromones and interest in wooing females.

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·August 17, 2016·4 min read

Modeling Mood Swings

A new study reveals how we manage our long term happiness.

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·August 16, 2016·5 min read

Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Behavioral Problems in Kids

Researchers report the commonly used pain medication, acetaminophen, is associated with an increased risk of behavioral problems in offspring when taken during pregnancy.