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·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Working Memory, Intelligence and the Neural Efficiency Hypothesis

Researchers find evidence of the neural efficiency effect in a group of people with above average intelligence when completing working memory tasks.

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·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Sarcasm Has Creative Benefits When People Trust One Another

A new study reports sarcasm can be beneficial to the creative process.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Why Smart People Tend to Live Longer

A new study links intelligence and longevity to genetics.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·August 5, 2015·4 min read

Small Yet Important Genetic Differences Between Highly Intelligent People and General Population

A genetic analysis of people with extremely high intelligence shows small, yet important genetic differences between the super smart and the general population.

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·August 12, 2015·3 min read

Adult IQ of Preterm Babies Can be Predicted by Two Years of Age

Researchers report the adult IQ of preterm and low birth weight babies can be predicted by the age of two, but for full term babies, IQ can not be predicted until they are six.

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·August 20, 2015·3 min read

Link Between High Childhood IQ and Bipolar Disorder Discovered

Higher performance on intelligence tests as a child could is linked to a higher risk for developing bipolar disorder as an adult, a new study reports.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

The Bilingual Brain: How Language Helps Shape Our Ability to Process Information

Researchers look at the impact of bilingualism on information processing.

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Autism Featured Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 4, 2015·6 min read

Gender Differences in Brain Structure and Behavior in Autism

According to a new study, girls with autism display less repetitive behaviors than boys. Additionally, researchers have discovered differences in brain structures between boys and girls with autism which may help explain this discrepancy.