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·August 23, 2022·4 min read

Gene Therapy for Completely Color Blind Children Partly Restores Cone Function

Researchers partially restored the function of cone receptors in the retinas of children born completely blind by using gene therapy.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 22, 2022·5 min read

Self-Reflection Linked to Improved Late-Life Cognition and Brain Health

A person's ability to self-reflect is associated with cognition and glucose metabolism later in life, a new study finds. Those who engage in more self-reflection had improved cognition, better overall brain health, and increased glucose metabolism later in life.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 20, 2022·8 min read

No Evidence That Depression Is Caused by Low Serotonin Levels

A new comprehensive review disputes the serotonin theory of depression, reporting there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity is responsible for depression.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 3, 2022·7 min read

Adolescents More Vulnerable to Cannabis Addiction but Not Other Mental Health Risks

Study reports adolescents are three times more likely to develop cannabis use disorder than adults, but may not be at more risk of developing other mental health disorders associated with cannabis use.

Featured Neuroscience

·June 7, 2022·3 min read

Endurance Exercise May Affect Body’s Largest Artery Differently in Men and Women

The vascular age of male athletes who participate in endurance exercise is 10 years older than their chronological age. Female athletes showed no overall difference between vascular and chronological age.

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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·June 4, 2022·4 min read

AI Learns Coral Reef ‘Song’

A new artificial intelligence algorithm trained using the soundscapes of both healthy and degraded reefs can determine reef health 92% of the time.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 22, 2022·9 min read

Robotic Surgery Is Safer and Improves Patient Recovery Time

Robotic surgery for bladder removal decreased recovery time and hospital stay duration for patients, researchers report.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·April 14, 2022·4 min read

Sense of Purpose Is Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia

Living life with a sense of purpose was associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other dementias later in life. Researchers found a sense of purpose was associated with a 19% reduced rate of clinically significant cognitive impairment.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·April 6, 2022·3 min read

Specific Genes Involved in Schizophrenia Identified for the First Time

A landmark new study identified ten genes with rare protein disrupting mutations that significantly increase the risk of a person developing schizophrenia.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 4, 2022·6 min read

Growing Up in Rural or Suburban Areas Improves Spatial Navigation

People who were raised in rural or suburban areas have better spatial navigation skills than those raised within a city, a new study reveals.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 23, 2022·4 min read

Arts Activities May Improve Self-Control and Reduce Antisocial Behavior Among Teenagers

Participating in artistic or culturally enriching activities such as acting and dance, or attending concerts reduces a teenager's risk of antisocial or criminal activities, a new study reveals.