FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 27, 2015·4 min readWhy Smart People Tend to Live LongerA new study links intelligence and longevity to genetics.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 22, 2015·3 min readLoopy Tunes: Brain Structure Differences Explain Why Some Tunes Stick in Our HeadsDo you get annoyed by that one tune going round and round in your head? Blame it on your cortical thickness.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 22, 2015·5 min readYour Taste in Music Gives Insight Into How You ThinkAccording to a new study, the type of music you like says a lot about your cognitive style.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 20, 2015·4 min readThe Detrimental Effects of Poverty on the Developing BrainA new study reports on changes in the brain's architecture for children raised in poverty. However, parental nurturing can offset some of the negative effects on the brain.Read More
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