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·May 28, 2018·4 min read

New Clues May Help Improve Speech For Some With ALS

Tongue range motion is reduced while lower lip and jaw motion is increased in people who suffer dysarthria associated with ALS. The findings may help develop new therapies to help those with ALS improve their speech, researchers say.

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·March 21, 2018·5 min read

Forgetting Details But Getting the Gist May Prompt False Memories in Older Adults

Older people may rely more on schematic memory, resulting in a difficulty distinguishing between a memory of a real event and a false memory.

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·January 22, 2018·6 min read

New Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular Components

Penn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Father’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and Loneliness

Rejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports.

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·December 10, 2017·3 min read

Nicotine Withdrawal Affects the Brain’s Cognitive System

Penn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing.

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·December 1, 2017·5 min read

Teens Get More Sleep When School Starts Later

A slightly later start time for school could mean teens are able to get the amount of sleep their bodies need, researchers report.

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·November 4, 2017·3 min read

Removing Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and Teens

A new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.

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·September 25, 2017·4 min read

Gene Associated With Schizophrenia Risk Regulates Early Brain Development

ZNF804A, a gene that contributes to schizophrenia also affects brain function and structure during early stages of fetal development, researchers report.

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·August 4, 2017·4 min read

More Sensitive Sensor for Evaluating Drug Safety

Researchers have developed a new method for evaluating drug safety. The test is able to detect stress on cells at an earlier stage than current methods that rely on detecting cell death.

Featured Psychology

·August 3, 2017·4 min read

Children’s Temperaments Help Predict Dinnertime Struggles

Researchers say toddlers who are wary of new toys also tend to be less accepting of new foods. They suggest early food attitudes may stem from a child's personality and temperament.

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Autism Featured

·June 23, 2017·7 min read

Increased Risk for Autism When Genetic Variation and Air Pollution Meet

People with elevated exposure to ozone and high levels of a genetic variation are at an increased risk of developing autism, a new study reports.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 11, 2017·8 min read

Evolutionary Algorithm Helps Replicate Brain’s Circuitry to Direct a Realistic Prosthetic Arm

Researchers believe the adolescent brain may be more sensitive to the effects of alcohol as it is still developing and less robust than adults' brains.