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Featured Psychology

·May 5, 2015·6 min read

Transcranial Direct Current Brain Stimulation Method Detrimental to IQ Scores

A new study reports tDCS has mixed results when it comes to cognitive enhancement.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 11, 2015·3 min read

Study Finds Air Pollution Affects Short Term Memory, IQ and Brain Metabolic Ratios

According to a new study, children living in cities with significant levels of air pollution face increased risk for short term memory loss, lower IQ and other detrimental neurological problems.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·December 22, 2014·4 min read

Diverse Autism Mutations Lead to Different Disease Outcomes

Researchers report on how diversity in autistic traits can be traced to differences in genetic mutations.

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Featured Psychology

·August 2, 2013·2 min read

Injuries From Teen Fighting Deal a Blow to IQ

A new study links physical fighting and fight related injuries in teens to cognitive decline.

Featured Neurology

·October 21, 2012·5 min read

Natural Process Activating Brain’s Immune Cells Could Point Way to Repairing Damaged Brain

The brain’s key “breeder” cells secrete substances that boost the numbers and strength of critical brain-based immune cells believed to play a vital role in brain health. This finding adds a new dimension to our understanding of how resident stem cells and stem cell transplants may improve brain function.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·October 2, 2012·2 min read

Intelligence Is in the Genes, but Where?

A new study reveals that most of the specific genes long thought to be linked to intelligence probably have no bearing on one’s IQ. And it may be some time before researchers can identify intelligence’s specific genetic roots.

Featured Psychology

·August 7, 2012·2 min read

Children’s Healthy Diets Lead to Healthier IQ

Children fed healthy diets in early age may have a slightly higher IQ, while those on heavier junk food diets may have a slightly reduced IQ, according to new research.