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Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 5, 2016·3 min read

Heredity is a Major Factor in ADHD, Binge Eating and Alcoholism

Researchers report hereditary factors lie behind adults with ADHD that develop binge eating and alcohol dependencies.

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·September 5, 2016·2 min read

Exercise Helps Reduce Anxiety and Depression in COPD Patients

According to researchers, participating in physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression in people with COPD.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·September 4, 2016·3 min read

Learning Foreign Languages Can Sharpen Our Brains

According to researchers, learning a new language may help improve brain plasticity and information encoding.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 4, 2016·4 min read

Alcohol Dependent People May Lack Important Enzyme

Researchers identify a role for the enzyme PRDM2 in alcoholism.

Featured Psychology

·September 4, 2016·2 min read

Are You Sure? High Levels of Knowledge About Topic Doubles Chances of False Memories

People who express expert knowledge in certain subjects as almost twice as likely to have false memories about their topic of specialization, researchers report.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·September 2, 2016·4 min read

Cannabis Reduces Short Term Motivation to Work For Money

Study demonstrates the short-term effects of marijuana on human motivation.

Featured Psychology

·September 2, 2016·4 min read

Babies Chew on Subtle Social and Cultural Cues at Mealtime

Babies pay close attention to what food is eaten around them and who is eating it, a new study reports.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·September 2, 2016·5 min read

Study Links Autism Severity to Ultrasound Exposure During First Trimester of Pregnancy

A new study that looked at the variability of symptoms in children with autism revealed exposure to ultrasound during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to an increase in symptom severity.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 2, 2016·4 min read

Common Genetic Variant Regulates the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Researchers report physical exercise failed to promote antidepressant-like effects in mice genetically engineered to express a human genetic variation in the gene BDNF.