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·March 8, 2018·4 min read

Memories Can Be Decoded from Brain Waves During Sleep

Sleep spindles assist with the processing of relevant memories during sleep and help boost memory consolidation, researchers report.

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·August 20, 2019·3 min read

Possible genetic link between children’s language and mental health

Study finds three of six genetic variants which contribute to a child's language development are also associated with mental health risks.

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·December 13, 2018·4 min read

Brain Activity Shows Development of Visual Sensitivity in Autism

Researchers report sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood in those with ASD.

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·March 20, 2017·3 min read

Mystery of How Sperm Swim Revealed in Mathematical Formula

A new mathematical formula based on the rhythmic movement of a sperm could provide new insights into male infertility.

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·March 14, 2018·3 min read

Compassion Helped Neanderthals Survive

Compassion and helping care for their injured may have been key to Neanderthal survival, researchers report.

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·April 21, 2017·4 min read

Risk of Psychosis From Cannabis Use Lower Than Previously Thought

While researchers report the risk of developing psychosis from cannabis use is relatively small, those who use the drug and already suffer from schizophrenia may notice their condition worsen.

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·October 17, 2022·4 min read

Sound Cues During Sleep Could Help People to Forget Specific Memories

Previous research found sound cues played during sleep can improve a person's memory. A new study reports that sound cues during sleep can also help to weaken intrusive and traumatic memories. Researchers say sound cues during sleep could be used to both increase or decrease the ability to recall specific memories.

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·July 12, 2017·4 min read

Exposure to a Common Visual Illusion May Enhance Your Ability to Read Fine Print

According to University of York researchers, the ability to read fine print may be enhanced following exposure to a common visual illusion. The researchers found visual acuity may be enhanced by the expanding motion aftereffect optical illusion.

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·May 14, 2018·3 min read

How Our Ancestors with Autistic Traits Led a Revolution in Ice Age Art

A new study reveals a common autistic trait, the ability to focus on detail, may have allowed realism to flourish in Upper Paleolithic art.

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·November 16, 2017·4 min read

Multiplayer Video Games: Link Between Skill and Intelligence Discovered

Some MOBA video games can act like an IQ test, researchers report. In a new PLOS ONE study, researchers note a correlation between skill in action strategy games, like DOTA2, and high IQ. The correlation is similar to that seen between intelligence and ability in more traditional games like chess.