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·February 24, 2022·3 min read

Having a Poor Score on a Simple Memory Test May Be Linked to Alzheimer’s Biomarkers

Even for older people experiencing no general memory or thinking problems, performing poorly on a simple memory test may be linked to biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease.

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·February 23, 2022·6 min read

Children Eat What They Like, but Food Intake Driven More by What They Dislike

When presented with a meal, the food a child dislikes is a stronger indicator of what they will eat compared to food they like.

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·February 23, 2022·6 min read

Gene Allowing Humans to Feel Touch May Play a Role in Sense of Smell

A gene commonly associated with the sense of touch may also play an important role in the sense of smell, researchers report.

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·February 23, 2022·3 min read

Siblings of Children With Disabilities May Have Greater Cognitive Empathy

Children who had a sibling with a developmental disorder scored higher in cognitive empathy than those who had typically developing siblings. However, there were no differences in emotional empathy or prosocial behaviors between those who had neurotypical or neurodivergent siblings.

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·February 23, 2022·4 min read

Moms at Highest Risk for Postpartum Depression Identified

Younger mothers, first time moms, and women who give birth to twins are at the highest risk of developing postpartum depression, a new study reports.

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·February 23, 2022·3 min read

Disliking Music: What’s the Point?

A new study explores music aversion, finding musical dislike may facilitate identity expression and help demarcate social groups.

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·February 22, 2022·3 min read

It’s the Rhythm That Counts

Study reveals how rhythmic brain activity shapes our perception.

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·February 22, 2022·4 min read

Interplay Between Brain Networks in Autism

Findings provide a mechanistic explanation of why people with autism display more internally focused cognition, including mind wandering, and less focus on external cues.

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·February 22, 2022·3 min read

Plant Product Shows Promise in Mouse Model of Parkinson’s Disease

Kushen, a dried root of a pea plant, may alleviate symptoms of neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease when combined with an enzyme inhibitor.

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·February 22, 2022·6 min read

Singing in the Brain

Researchers have identified a population of neurons in the auditory cortex that responds to singing, but not any other type of music.

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·February 22, 2022·4 min read

What Happens in Our Brain When We Die?

A new study reveals brain oscillations associated with memory retrieval alter in the moments before death, suggesting the brain may replay significant life events just before we die.