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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·January 10, 2019·4 min read

Harnessing Machine Learning to Uncover New Insights Into the Brain

A new study combined neuroimaging with machine learning to reveal cellular properties in different brain regions. The approach and findings, researchers report, could potentially be used to asses the treatment of neurological disorders and develop new therapies.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·August 22, 2017·6 min read

You May Be As Friendly As Your Genes

Do you find it hard to make friends? It may be down to your genes. Researchers report young people with higher expression of the CD38 gene tend to be friendlier and more socially adept.

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Featured Psychology

·June 12, 2017·5 min read

Older Adults Are Good Samaritans to Strangers

A new study reveals older adults tend to be more generous to strangers. This may be an avenue for emotional gratification and purposes as we age.