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·April 16, 2015·4 min read

Some People May Be Genetically Susceptible to Noise Induced Hearing Loss

A new study reports some people may be more genetically susceptible to noise induced hearing loss than others.

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·April 15, 2015·5 min read

Complex Cognition Shaped the Stone Age Hand Axe

According to a new study, higher executive function was required to create a Lower Paleolithic hand axe.

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·April 14, 2015·2 min read

Study Contradicts Speculation That Playing Violent Video Games Cause Aggression in Autistic Adults

A new study reports, that despite much speculation, the effects of violent video games on aggression as similar for adults with and without autism.

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·April 7, 2015·6 min read

Scientists Find Molecular Trigger of Schizophrenia-Like Behaviors and Brain Changes

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have identified a molecule in the brain that triggers schizophrenia-like behaviors, brain changes and global gene expression in an animal model.

This shows normal hypothalamus POMC cells from a developing mouse.

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·April 2, 2015·7 min read

Genetic Triggers in Weight Regulating Brain Cells Discovered

Researchers have identified genetic triggers that help to regulate appetite in fish and mice.

This shows the movement detecting nerve endings.

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·April 2, 2015·3 min read

Absence of Protein Affects Ability to Feel Limbs and Movement

The absence of the protein Whirlin damages the ability to feel limbs and muscle movement, a new study reports.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology Visual Neuroscience

·April 1, 2015·6 min read

Faster Consolidation of Learning Visual Tasks Seen in Video Game Players

A new study reports video gamers could learn visual tasks quicker than their non gaming peers.

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·March 31, 2015·2 min read

Smartphone Face Recognition Improved by Copying the Brain

Researchers look at brain function to improve face recognition technology.

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·March 28, 2015·4 min read

Stem Cells Make ‘Individual Choices’ to Divide or Specialize

Researchers hope new findings could lead to better control of the production of insulin producing endocrine cells.

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·March 27, 2015·3 min read

Only 1 of 85 College Students Could Draw Apple’s Logo from Memory in Psychology Study

Could you draw or pick out the Apple logo from memory? It turns out only 1 in 85 test participants can.

This image shows sheet music and a violin. A strand of DNA is overlayed.

Featured Genetics

·March 27, 2015·3 min read

Genes Involved in Memory and Learning Activated when Professional Musicians Perform

A new study investigates the effect of musical performance on the gene expression of professional musicians and finds enhanced activity in motor function, memory and learning.