A newly developed "genetic patch" can eliminate problematic hearing cells in those with DFNA9, a hereditary form of deafness. Read More
Higher activity in the anterior prefrontal cortex was associated with more resilience to the effects of post-traumatic stress. Read More
Study identifies the TLR7 gene as an essential player in the immune response against coronavirus infection. Read More
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While only 1 in 25 people has synesthesia, a new study reports intuitions about 'sound colors' are shared by a greater percentage of people. Sound color perception is mainly driven by the vowels in language. Read More
Contrary to popular belief, researchers report infants who co-sleep in their parent's bedroom do not experience an increased risk of developing behavioral problems later in childhood. The study reports there are beneficial outcomes of co-sleeping, such as improved child sleep quality and increased prosocial behavior. Read More
Childhood stress accelerates maturation of the prefrontal cortex, amygdala and hippocampus, a new study reveals. Read More
The visual cortex is involved in predicting future events, a new study reports. Read More
A new 'click on' prosthetic arm allow can be controlled by thought. Read More
Embarking in 30 minutes of strategic memory training for 40 days more than doubles the capacity for memory recall, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports adoptees who had early life exposure to their native language may subconsciously retain retain fragments of the language structure, even if no conscious memory of the language remains. Read More
Researchers suggest more emphasis be placed on attention deficit rather than hyperactivity in people with ADHD. Read More
