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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
