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·May 30, 2018·4 min read

How to Build a Brain

A new study sheds light on how our brains are constructed. Researchers say the study reveals how the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex has remained constant over mammalian evolution.

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·May 27, 2018·3 min read

Researchers Question Effects of Hurricanes on Kids’ Brains

Researchers are conducting new studies into the effects of natural disasters, including hurricanes, on the psychological development of children. Initial findings suggest natural disasters contribute to an increased risk of PTSD in children affected.

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·May 25, 2018·4 min read

People with Dementia More Likely to Go Missing

A new study reveals people with dementia are more likely to wander off and go missing. Researchers address strategies to help minimize this risky behavior.

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·May 25, 2018·3 min read

New Observations Following Replication of Famous Marshmallow Test

A replication of the famous Marshmallow test has reveal some interesting new insights into the psychological development of children. Researchers report there is no indication the test was able to predict later behaviors or personality measures in children. Interventions focused on teaching children to delay gratification are likely to be ineffective, researchers say.

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·May 24, 2018·4 min read

Depression Speeds Up Brain Aging

A new study reveals depression can accelerate brain aging. The study sheds light on the effect depression has on the decline in overall cognitive function.

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·May 23, 2018·3 min read

Self Consistency Influences How We Make Decisions

Researchers say our decisions are influence by our past judgments as a way to remain self consistent.

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·May 23, 2018·5 min read

Early Life Obesity Impacts Children’s Learning and Memory

A new study reveals children who are either overweight or obese during the first two years of life may have problems with memory and learning at the age of 5. Researchers say IQ scored may be lower for higher weight children.

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·May 23, 2018·4 min read

Gauging Language Proficiency Through Eye Movement

Researchers use eye tracking technologies to determine how well people understand English as a second language.

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·May 21, 2018·5 min read

Deep Space Radiation Treatment Reboots Brain’s Immune System

Researchers report a new 'anti-radiation' medication can help protect astronauts' brains from the cosmic radiation of deep space.

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·May 18, 2018·3 min read

Sleep Deprivation Takes Toll on Decision Making

A new study will look at how sleep deprivation affects cognitive flexibility and cognitive processing on a neurobiological level.

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·May 17, 2018·3 min read

Smarter Brains Run on Sparsely Connected Neurons

A new study reveals the brains of higher IQ people tend to have leaner, yet more efficient neural connections. Researchers report, the more intelligent a person, the fewer dendrites they have in their cerebral cortex.