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·December 21, 2016·3 min read

New Genetic Disease That Results in Neurodegeneration Discovered

Researchers have identified a new neurodegenerative disease that is caused by a genetic mutation that disrupts DNA repair.

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·July 27, 2020·6 min read

Lithium in Drinking Water Linked With Lower Suicide Rates

Study reports naturally occurring lithium in public drinking water may lower suicide rates. Researchers found that in geographical areas with high concentrations of lithium in drinking water, suicide rates were lower in the population.

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·August 19, 2019·4 min read

Glioblastoma brain cancer could be diagnosed with simple blood test in future

Novel biomarkers for glioblastoma brain cancer have been identified in bodily fluids. The discovery may lead to a new, simple, non-invasive blood test to detect brain cancer in the future.

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·May 16, 2022·3 min read

Good Sleep Continuity Leads to Better Days for People With Dementia

Sleep continuity, in addition to sleep quality, can determine how a person with dementia will experience their symptoms the next day.

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·June 8, 2018·4 min read

When Life Gives You Lemons, You Take More Risks

Researchers report exposure to sour foods can increase our desire to take a few risks. Risk averse people, such as those with anxiety disorders, could benefit from eating sour tasting foods to help boost risk taking behaviors, such as talking to new people.

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·October 12, 2020·6 min read

Psychologists Reveal How to Build Rap-Paw With Your Cat

Researchers report it is possible to build up a rapport with a cat by simply using an eye narrowing technique.

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·December 28, 2018·3 min read

How ‘Dry January’ is the Secret to Better Sleep and Losing Weight

Researchers say those who refrain from drinking alcohol during 'Dry January' experience better sleep quality, lose more weight and have more energy than those who don't participate.

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·April 26, 2018·4 min read

Horses Remember Facial Expressions of People They Have Seen Before

Researchers reveal a horse can read and remember people's emotional facial expressions.

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·May 28, 2021·4 min read

Blood Oxygen Levels Could Explain Why Memory Loss Is an Early Alzheimer’s Symptom

Decreased blood flow and blood oxygen levels to the hippocampus may explain symptoms of memory loss associated with Alzheimer's. Researchers say increasing hippocampal blood flow could reverse or protect against symptoms of the neurodegenerative disorder.

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·April 10, 2020·4 min read

New paper points out flaw in Rubber Hand Illusion raising tough questions for psychology

The commonly reported effects of the Rubber Hand Illusion can be attributed to imaginative suggestion, researchers report.

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·March 16, 2018·3 min read

Brain Mechanism Involved in Language Learning Revealed

A new study reveals the role the hippocampus plays in language acquisition.

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·June 21, 2019·4 min read

Neuroscience research questions current alcohol limit

Drinking small amounts of alcohol, like one pint of beer or a large glass of wine, significantly impairs our feeling of being in control of our actions. A new study reveals even one beer can lead to overconfidence in driving ability and make us act in inappropriate, potentially dangerous ways. The study begs the question, are current alcohol limits for driving truly safe?

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