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·December 10, 2018·3 min read

How Redheads Inherit Their Flaming Locks

Researchers have identified eight genes linked to red hair. The study also found almost 200 genes associated with hair texture, color and whether the hair grows straight or curly.

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·October 12, 2018·3 min read

Clues That Suggest People Are Lying May Be Deceptive

A new study reveals verbal and physical signs of deception are harder to detect than people believe.

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·September 21, 2018·4 min read

Breast Milk May Be Best For Premature Babies’ Brain Development

A new study reports babies born prematurely show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula.

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·August 1, 2018·2 min read

Baby Talk Words Build Infants’ Language Skills

According to researchers, using baby talk words such as 'bunny' and 'choo choo' can help boost language acquisition in infants between 9 and 21 months.

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·May 18, 2018·3 min read

Brain Simulation Reveals Benefits of Emergency Cooling Treatment

Using brain simulations, researchers report emergency cooling techniques could help to minimize long term damage that arises as a result of birth complications and limit the effects of stroke.

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·April 16, 2018·3 min read

Genes that May Trigger Depression Identified

A new Nature Communications study reveals 80 newly identified genes that may be linked to an increased risk of developing major depressive disorder.

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·December 21, 2017·3 min read

Personality Trait Shares Genetic Link With Depression

University of Edinburgh researchers report many genes linked to neuroticism are also linked to depression. The findings may help to develop more personalized treatments with depressive disorders.

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·December 5, 2017·3 min read

Brain Map Sheds Light on Smokers’ Habit

A new brain mapping study reveals smokers could be predisposed to their addiction due to the molecular make up of their brains.

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·November 15, 2017·3 min read

Chimp Study Reveals How Brain’s Structure Shaped Our Evolution

A new neuroimaging study reveals patterns of asymmetry in the human brain may be unique to our species and could help explain how we developed language skills.

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·October 7, 2017·3 min read

Nerve Study Shows How Cells Adapt to Help Repair Damage

A Cell Reports study identifies molecules that allow Schwann cells to help regenerate nerves.

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·September 12, 2017·3 min read

Genetic Timetable of Brain’s Aging Process Discovered

University of Edinburgh researchers have discovered a 'timetable' for brain aging. They report most of the changes in gene expression were complete by middle age and female brains appear to age at a slower rate than male brains. Researchers note the biggest reorganization of genes occurs around the age of 26.