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·July 11, 2016·12 min read

Brexit Could Threaten Neurodegenerative Disease Research in Europe

A new paper considers how Britain's decision to 'Brexit' the European Union could impact funding for neuroscience research, specifically for neurodegenerative diseases.

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·June 27, 2016·3 min read

Stress Contagion Possible Among Teachers and Students

A new study examines the link between teacher burnout and students' cortisol levels.

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·June 18, 2016·4 min read

How Genes Can Affect Our Educational Choices and Achievement

A new study reports your genes may be responsible for the subjects you choose and educational achievements in higher education.

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·May 11, 2016·10 min read

Scientists Identify Genes Associated With Educational Attainment

According to researchers, many of the genes associated with educational attainment are influential in brain development, even prior to birth.

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·April 12, 2016·3 min read

Children of Older Mothers Do Better

According to researchers, the benefits of having children later in life outweigh possible biological risks for the offspring.

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·March 22, 2016·3 min read

Lack of Sleep Lowers Students’ Grades

A new study reports students who lack sleep tend to have lower grades and find it harder to concentrate than their well rested peers.

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·March 21, 2016·3 min read

Greater Risk of Depression in Obese Women

Highly educated women with a body mass index in the obesity range have double the risk of developing depression as those of similar educational backgrounds, but of normal weight, a new study reports.