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Auditory Neuroscience Featured Neuroscience

·August 2, 2021·3 min read

Learning Foreign Languages Can Affect the Processing of Music in the Brain

Learning a new language can affect musical processing in children, researchers report. Findings support the theory that musical and linguistic functions are closely linked in the developing brain.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 13, 2021·3 min read

Machiavellianism Predicts Approval of Mind Upload Technology

A new study finds those with Machiavellian personality traits are more open to the prospect of mind uploading once the technology becomes available. The study raises concerns about those with dark triad personality traits could disproportionately adopt the technology and supports concerns about antisocial use of artificial general intelligence.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·February 22, 2021·3 min read

A Sleep Disorder Associated With Shift Work May Affect Gene Function

Study sheds light on DNA methylation related to sleep deprivation in those with shift-work disorder.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·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.