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·January 3, 2019·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Evolution of Metabolism

Researchers report the ability to use sugar as food varies strongly between closely related species. The study identifies a genetic basis for this variation and could shed light on how human populations with different dietary histories may respond differently to modern, sugar rich diets.

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·December 3, 2018·3 min read

Genetic Background of Autism Connected to Stem Cell Dysfunction

Researchers report functional alterations in L-type calcium channels were detected in models of Fragile X syndrome.

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·July 12, 2018·5 min read

Sci-Fi Fans Enthusiastic For Digitizing the Brain

Researchers report science fiction fans are positive about the potential to upload consciousness, neurotech and digitizing the brain.

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·July 6, 2018·4 min read

Gene Linked to Job Related Exhaustion in Shift Workers Increases Alzheimer’s Risk

Researchers report a variation of the MTNR1A gene is linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in older people. The same gene has previously been implicated in reduced tolerance to shift work in the aging population.

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·June 12, 2018·2 min read

Music Playschool Enhances Children’s Linguistic Skills

Incorporating musical lessons into preschool classes can significantly help to improve children's linguistic skills, researchers report.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

Brain Size Mediates the Association Between Height and Cognitive Ability

Researchers have identified a link between cortical surface area, height and cognitive ability. The study reports taller people have bigger cortices, which in turn is linked to better cognitive function.

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·February 26, 2018·3 min read

Preterm Birth Leaves Its Mark in the Functional Networks of the Brain

Preterm birth has significant and selective effects on functional networks in the frontal lobe, researchers report.

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·November 29, 2017·1 min read

Music and Native Language Interact in the Brain

Researchers report the auditory system may be shaped by exposure to different auditory environments.

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·November 25, 2017·4 min read

Smiling Human Faces Are Attractive to Dogs, Thanks to Oxytocin

A new study reveals oxytocin, a hormone implicated in bonding, may play an important role in social interactions between man and dog.

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·November 3, 2017·2 min read

‘Morning Larks’ Have Weaker Sleep Spindles during Night Than ‘Night Owls’

Early risers have significantly weaker sleep spindle activity than those who prefer to stay up late at night, a new study reveals.

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·October 27, 2017·4 min read

Artificial Intelligence to Evaluate Brain Maturity in Preterm Infants

A new deep learning algorithm can interpret EEG data from preterm babies and estimate the child's brain functional maturity, researchers report.

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·July 5, 2017·5 min read

TBI Associated With Dementia in Working Aged Adults

A new study reports traumatic brain injury is associated with a higher risk of developing dementia in people of working age. However, the researchers found no association between TBI and other neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS or Parkinson's disease. Researchers hope their findings will improve rehabilitation treatments and long term monitoring of TBI patients.

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