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·February 3, 2022·4 min read

Anxiety and Neuroticism Linked to Ability to Experience ASMR

ASMR could serve as an intervention for those with elevated levels of neuroticism and anxiety, a new study finds.

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·February 24, 2021·4 min read

Atheists and Believers Both Have Moral Compasses, but With Key Differences

Atheists are more likely to believe the morality of an action is based on its consequences, while theists are more inclined to endorse moral values that promote group cohesion. Both believers and non-believers share moral values related to protecting vulnerable individuals and liberty versus oppression, a new study concludes.

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·October 28, 2016·4 min read

Autism Spectrum Disorder Linked to Mutations in Some Mitochondria

According to researchers, children with ASD have more harmful mitochondrial mutations than their family members.

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·May 29, 2024·4 min read

Babies’ Squeals and Growls Show Early Vocal Practice Patterns

Infants' vocalizations, like squeals and growls, appear in significant clusters, suggesting active noisemaking play and sound practice. Researchers analyzed recordings from 130 infants and found 40% of squeals and growls clustered significantly.

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·January 11, 2017·3 min read

Baboon Vocalizations Contain Five Vowel-Like Sounds Comparable to Those of Human Speech

Much like humans, baboons use several vowel like sounds to communicate, a new study reports.

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·August 11, 2023·4 min read

Baby Gut Microbes: A Link to Early Cognitive Skills?

Researchers discovered associations between specific microbes in infants' guts and early cognitive development performance. This exploratory study examined 56 infants, revealing that certain microbiome compositions corresponded with success in cognitive tests like "point and gaze".

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·May 23, 2019·3 min read

Bacteria in fermented food signal the human immune system, explaining health benefits

A metabolite produced by lactic acid bacteria binds to the third hydroxycarboxylic acid receptor (HCA), signalling the immune system. Researchers believe the receptor evolved to allow great apes to consume foods that were starting to decay. They suggest the receptor could mediate some beneficial and anti-inflammatory effects of lactic acid in humans, and could serve as a target to treat inflammatory diseases.

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·March 24, 2026·8 min read

Bacterial Infections Accelerate Brain Aging, Dementia Risk

Does infection cause dementia? New research shows severe bacterial infections and UTIs are linked to increased dementia risk, independent of other health factors. Learn how infections might accelerate brain aging.

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·August 11, 2021·4 min read

Belief in Social Darwinism Linked to Dysfunctional Psychological Characteristics

Those who subscribe to the theory of Social Darwinism tend to be more hostile to others, admire power, are more exploitative, and have lower self-esteem, researchers say.

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·January 31, 2023·5 min read

Beta-Blocker Use Associated With Lower Rates of Violence

Beta-blockers, a class of drugs commonly used to treat hypertension and cardiovascular disorders, appear to reduce aggressive and violent behaviors, and can reduce suicidal behaviors.