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·May 11, 2016·5 min read

Development of Gaze Following in Monkey is Similar to Humans

Researchers report gaze following in monkeys develops in a way that is nearly identical to humans, suggesting the behavior may have deep evolutionary roots.

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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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·May 11, 2016·6 min read

Crosstalk Between Left and Right Hemisphere Is Key to Language Development

Researchers report correct communication between both the right and left hemisphere is critical for the development of advanced language skills.

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·May 10, 2016·4 min read

Brain Patterns Predict How Fast Adults Learn New Languages

A five minute measurement of resting state brain activity may predict how quickly an adult learns a second language.

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·May 10, 2016·5 min read

Mouse Model of Autism Offers Insights For Human Patients

Researchers have developed a new mouse model of a genetically linked type of autism. The new model helps reveal more about the role of genes and brain changes associated with the disorder.

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·May 2, 2016·4 min read

High Fat Diets Starve the Brain

Researchers report the amount of glucose that reaches the brain is significantly reduced after only three days of following a high fat diet.

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·May 2, 2016·5 min read

How Our Biases Can Affect How We See Others

According to researchers, the stereotypes we hold may influence us to 'see' other's faces in ways that conform to our personal biases.

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·April 26, 2016·4 min read

Brain Signals Between Seizures May Explain Memory Problems in Those With Epilepsy

According to a new study, epileptic patients brains send signals that create empty memories in the period of time between seizures and normalcy.

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·April 26, 2016·5 min read

Nurturing During Preschool Years Boosts Child’s Brain Growth

A new study reports steady hippocampal growth in children who have supportive parents in early life.

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·April 25, 2016·6 min read

Dopamine’s Role in Movement

Dopamine neurons have a direct role in encoding movement, a new study reports.

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·April 22, 2016·6 min read

Omega 3 Rich Diet May Reverse Genetic Damage Caused by Fructose

Researchers report hundreds of genes that affect neurological function can be damaged by fructose. However, it may be possible to reverse some of the changes by adopting a diet rich in DHA.