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·March 6, 2018·3 min read

Seeing Sound: Molecular Clues for Synesthesia Discovered

Researchers have identified six genes that appear to modify sensory experiences and may alter brain connectivity in those with synesthesia.

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·March 6, 2018·2 min read

Optical Illusion Gives Insight Into How We Perceive the World

Short cues can give our brains the context needed to distinguish between two identical images, researchers say.

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·March 4, 2018·4 min read

Letting Kids Taste Alcohol May Lead to Drinking Problems in Late Adolescence

Researchers report allowing children to taste alcohol may lead to an increased risk of developing drinking problems during late adolescence.

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·March 4, 2018·3 min read

Certain Smiles Aren’t All They Are Cracked Up to Be

Smiles can increase, or decrease, physical stress depending on how we perceive them, researchers report.

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·March 3, 2018·3 min read

How to Improve Your Body Confidence

Researchers give tips to achieving a positive self image.

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·March 2, 2018·3 min read

Omega Fish Oils Don’t Improve Reading or Memory Skills in School Children

Contrary to previous findings, researchers report Omega 3 fatty acids do not help improve reading, learning and memory skills in school aged children.

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·March 2, 2018·4 min read

Networks of Brain Activity Predict Vulnerability to Depression

A new mouse study discovers different networks of brain activity in animals more susceptible to developing depression following a stressful event.

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·March 2, 2018·5 min read

In Pursuit of Pleasure, the Brain Learns to Hit the Repeat Button

According to researchers, the brain learns to reproduce brain activity patterns that lead to reward. The findings could lead to new avenues for treating addiction and OCD, researchers report.

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·March 1, 2018·4 min read

A Better Way to Treat Depression

Researchers have identified a new target for the treatment of major depressive disorder.

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·March 1, 2018·4 min read

Holding Hands Can Sync Brainwaves and Ease Pain

Researchers report holding hands with a loved one causes brain waves to fall into sync. The more synchronized the brain waves between partners, the less pain a person will feel.