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Featured Neuroscience

·April 30, 2018·4 min read

How to Control Biology With Light and Without Genetics

Researchers have created a silicon mesh that can be crafted to help stimulate neurons, limbs and tissue.

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Featured Neuroscience

·April 13, 2018·5 min read

Specific Bacteria in Small Intestine Are Crucial for Fat Absorption

Researchers reveal the Western diet can induce the expansion of microbes in the small intestine that promote the digestion and absorption of high fat foods. Over time, researchers say, these microbes can increase the risk of obesity.

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·February 5, 2018·3 min read

Describing Certain Foods in a Foreign Language Reduces Aversion

A new study reveals describing certain foods in a foreign language can reduce aversion.

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Featured Psychology

·August 18, 2017·6 min read

Communicating in a Foreign Language Takes Emotion Out of Decision-Making

Making a moral decision phrased in a non-native language makes people more utilitarian, researchers report. When faced with a moral dilemma phrased in a foreign language, people were more inclined to act toward a common good and express an emotional distance.

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Featured Psychology

·June 13, 2017·5 min read

Loneliness Contributes to Self-Centeredness for Sake of Self-Preservation

Loneliness increases self centeredness while being self centered contributes to feelings of loneliness, a new study reports.

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·May 31, 2017·5 min read

Human Brain Tunes in to Visual Rhythms in Sign Language

A sign language study helps researchers better understand how the brain processes language.

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Featured Neurology

·January 4, 2017·2 min read

Understanding the Causes of Neurological Abnormalities That Result From Premature Birth

Researchers report motor problems associated with preterm birth could be due to defects in peripheral nerves.

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Featured Psychology

·November 19, 2016·6 min read

Role of the Physical Environment in ‘Broken Windows’ Theory: How Visual Cues Can Encourage Rule Breaking

A new study reveals how certain subconscious visual cues can influence rule breaking behavior.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Restoring The Sense Of Touch In Amputees Using Natural Signals Of The Nervous System

Researchers have found a way to produce realistic sensations of touch in two human amputees by directly stimulating the nervous system.

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