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·April 28, 2017·3 min read

How Do Babies Coordinate Gestures and Vocalization?

A new study investigates how babies learn to, and start to, speak.

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·April 28, 2017·3 min read

Testosterone Makes Men Less Likely to Question Their Impulses

According to researchers, testosterone increases a man's tendency to rely in intuition more and makes them less likely to embark on self reflection.

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·April 27, 2017·4 min read

Wanting More Self Control Could Hinder Efforts to Exert Self Control

According to researchers, our desire to take more control over our actions may actually be hindering our ability for self-control.

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·April 27, 2017·4 min read

Gender Differences in Depression Appear at Age 12

Researchers report gender differences in both diagnoses and depressive symptoms appearing at the age of 12.

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·April 27, 2017·5 min read

Neurons’ Faulty Wiring Leads to Serotonin Imbalance and Depressive Behaviors: Mouse Study

Researchers have identified a gene that allows serotonin neurons to spread their branches throughout the brain. Mice lacking this gene showed entangled neuron branches and signs of depression.

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·April 27, 2017·2 min read

Can Yoga Reduce Symptoms of Menstrual Disorder?

Yoga can reduce pain and enhance mood for women suffering from a range of menstrual disorders, a new study reports.

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·April 27, 2017·4 min read

When Students Pay Attention in Class, Their Brains Are in Sync

A new study that utilizes EEG data finds students' brains are in-sync when they are more engaged during classroom learning.

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·April 27, 2017·5 min read

Diagnosed Autism Linked to Maternal Grandmother’s Smoking During Pregnancy

Girls whose maternal grandmothers smoked during pregnancy were 67% more likely to display autistic traits, a new study reports.

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·April 26, 2017·5 min read

Nutrition, the Microbiome and Autism

Researchers investigate whether abnormal gut bacteria composition contribute to autism spectrum disorders, or whether diet and medication for children with ASD leads to the irregular microbiome.