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FeaturedGenetics·January 5, 2015·2 min readTwin Study Suggests Genetic Factors Contribute to Insomnia in Children and TeensNew research into twins finds insomnia in adolescence and childhood could be explained by genetic factors, at least in part.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 5, 2015·2 min readHuman Speech’s Surprising Influence on Young InfantsA new study assesses the impact of human speech on infant cognition during the first year of life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 30, 2014·3 min readIn Search of the Origin of Our BrainAccording to a new study, nerve cell centralization does begin in multicellular animals.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·December 23, 2014·2 min readCould Playing Tchaikovsky’s ‘Nutcracker’ and Other Music Improve Kids’ Brains?Learning an instrument can also train children to control their emotions and diminish their anxiety, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·December 20, 2014·3 min readBrain Mechanisms That Predict Generosity in Children IdentifiedA new study reveals specific neural markers which predict generosity in children, as well as a link to the moral and social evaluation process.Read More
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