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·May 27, 2019·5 min read

Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved

Dozens of genes previously believed to have similar roles across different organisms are actually unique to humans. The genetic codes are for transcription factors, which help control gene activity. The findings may help to explain how humans evolved.

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·May 15, 2019·4 min read

Colourful language: Enhanced language learning in synesthetes discovered

People with grapheme-color synesthesia, associating colors with numbers and letters, have a significant advantage when it comes to statistical learning.

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·April 16, 2019·4 min read

Scientists ‘reverse engineer’ brain cancer cells to find new targets for treatment

Using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, researchers identified actionable pathways responsible for the growth of glioblastoma stem cells. By reverse engineering brain cancer cells, multiple potential new targets for cancer treatments have been uncovered.

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·March 29, 2019·3 min read

Caffeine on the mind? Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate our brain

Exposure to subtle cues associated with coffee influence arousal and alertness.

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·March 14, 2019·4 min read

Your brain may contain ‘time cells’ that help form long-term memories

New findings back up recent hippocampal research in rodents, providing evidence of a common hippocampal neural mechanism representing temporal information in episodic memory.

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·February 20, 2019·5 min read

Peering Inside the Minds of Worms For Clues on How Memories Form

A new study in worms reveals memory blocking is not a result of problems with memory formation, but instead with memory recall.

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·January 14, 2019·5 min read

Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors

Researchers have identified 124 genetic variants located on 99 separate regions of the genome which are linked to a person's tolerance and willingness to take risks.

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·January 3, 2019·5 min read

Gut Immune Cells Cut Inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis

A new study reveals the intestine as a source of immune cells that help reduce neuroinflammation in patients with multiple sclerosis. Increasing the number of these cells helps block inflammation entirely, researchers report.

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·November 27, 2018·5 min read

How Ancient Virus Got Cannabis High

Researchers provide the first cannabis chromosome map, revealing ancient viruses contributed to the evolution of marijuana.

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·November 7, 2018·4 min read

Unraveling a Genetic Network Linked to Autism

Using CRISPR techniques, researchers have uncovered a genetic network linked to autism.

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·November 7, 2018·5 min read

It Turns Out There is No “Type” in Type A Personality

Researchers say there is no "type" in the common pop psychology concept of a "Type A" personality.

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·October 14, 2018·4 min read

Link Between ADHD and High Fluoride Levels in Pregnancy

Researchers report higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk of ADHD in school aged children. The study reports prenatal fluoride exposure is most strongly associated with inattentive behavior and cognitive problems in the children.