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Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·February 21, 2021·4 min read

Capuchin Monkey Genome Reveals Clues to Its Long Life and Large Brain

A new genetic study reveals the evolution of longevity and larger brains in capuchin monkeys.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·April 10, 2017·4 min read

Cause of Dystonia Identified

A new study reports researchers have discovered the mechanism behind how a single gene mutation can cause dystonia.

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Featured Neuroscience

·February 21, 2023·2 min read

Could ChatGPT Replace Doctors in Infection Consulting Scenarios?

While there is clear potential to use ChatGPT in a clinical setting, researchers say the AI algorithm may not yet be a reliable way of replacing the family doctor, especially when it comes to making effective decisions about prescribing antibiotics for infections.

Featured Psychology

·October 18, 2017·4 min read

Dutch Courage: Alcohol Improves Foreign Language Skills

Bilingual people show improved ability to speak in their second language after consuming alcohol, a new study reports.

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Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Ebola Survivors Have a ‘Unique’ Retinal Scar

Around 15 percent of Ebola survivors have retinal scars that appear to be specific to the disease, a new study reports.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·May 15, 2017·4 min read

Epilepsy Drug Therapies To Be Improved By New Targeted Approach

Researchers have identified a protein that could help those with epilepsy respond more positively to drug treatments.

Featured Neurology Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Epilepsy: Why Do Seizures Sometimes Continue After Surgery?

A new study highlights the potential reasons why many patients with severe epilepsy still continue to experience seizures even after surgery.

Brain Cancer Featured Neuroscience

·August 8, 2021·4 min read

Frequent Peanut Consumption May Increase Cancer Spread in Patients

A new study reports cancer patients who frequently eat peanuts may be at increased risk of their cancer spreading. Researchers found Peanut agglutinin (PNA), a carbohydrate-binding protein that enters blood circulation after a peanut is eaten, interacts with endothelial cells to produce cytokines. Some of the cytokines are recognized promoters of cancer metastasis.