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·March 7, 2019·6 min read

Fireflies, Heart Beats, and the Science of Sync

Researchers have shown experimentally how a simple network of identical synchronized nanomachines can give rise to out-of-sync, complex states.

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·March 7, 2019·5 min read

Scientists Find Worms that Recently Evolved the Ability to Regrow a Complete Head

At least four species of marine ribbon worms independently evolved the ability to regrow a head after amputation.

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·March 7, 2019·6 min read

Less-invasive procedure helps surgeons pinpoint epilepsy surgical candidates

A minimally invasive procedure to determine whether patients with drug-resistant epilepsy are candidates for brain surgery is safer, more efficient, and leads to better outcomes than the traditional method.

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·March 6, 2019·4 min read

Two Thirds of Pregnant Women Under 25 in London Have a Mental Health Problem

According to a new study, 67% of pregnant women under the age of 25 in London suffer from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. Based on the findings, researchers suggest more could be done to target prenatal mental health services for younger women.

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·March 2, 2019·5 min read

How Sensitivity to Emotions Changes Across the Lifespan

Researchers report sensitivity to anger cues improve during adolescence, but decreases as we age. However, the ability to detect happy cues remains the same, regardless of age.

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·March 2, 2019·3 min read

Clues to Brain Differences Between Males and Females

A new study reveals how male sex steroids impact brain development. The findings could help shed light on behavioral developmental differences between males and females.

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·March 1, 2019·5 min read

Findings Shed Light on Origin of Upright Walking in Human Ancestors

Researchers say the 4.5 million-year old fossil shows evidence of greater reliance on bipedalism than previously suggested.

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·March 1, 2019·4 min read

Bungee Jumping For Science: Measuring Readiness Outside the Lab

Asking participants to bungee jump helps researchers measure Bereitschaftspotential, or readiness potential, outside the lab setting. Researchers say their findings will help in the development of BCIs to assist quadriplegics to control neuroprosthetics.

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·March 1, 2019·3 min read

Sex and Aggression Controlled by Cold Sensor in Brain: Mouse Study

Embedding a molecule called TRPM8 into the surface of some cells helps reduce aggression and sexual appetite in mice, a new study reports.

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·March 1, 2019·3 min read

All Exercise Intensities Benefit Older Brains

According to researchers, older people who participate in short burst of physical activity, at any intensity, experience a boost in brain health.

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·March 1, 2019·4 min read

In Singing Mice, Researchers Find Clues to Our Own Rapid Conversations

A new mouse study reveals a brain circuit that may enable high speed back and forth conversation. The findings could help shed new light on the causes of speech disorders.