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·March 1, 2019·4 min read

In Singing Mice, Researchers Find Clues to Our Own Rapid Conversations

A new mouse study reveals a brain circuit that may enable high speed back and forth conversation. The findings could help shed new light on the causes of speech disorders.

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·September 5, 2018·3 min read

Genes are Key to Academic Success

A new study reports genetic factors count for about 70% of stable academic achievement throughout schooling.

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·December 6, 2017·3 min read

Gut Microbiome Influenced Heavily by Social Circles: Lemur Study

The social network determines the individual gut microbiome in lemurs, a new study reports.

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·October 6, 2017·6 min read

Machine Learning Used to Automatically Identify Brain Tumors

Researchers from UT Austin utilize deep learning and supercomputing to help identify brain tumors.

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·August 7, 2017·5 min read

Stress Heightens Fear of Threats From the Past

A new study reveals coupling old memories with a stressful event can make people perceive harmless situations as dangerous.

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·June 26, 2017·4 min read

The Mere Presence of Your Smartphone Reduces Brain Power

According to researchers, the mere presence of your smartphone reduces cognitive capacity and impairs cognitive function, even though people believe they are giving a task their full attention and focus.

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·May 1, 2017·6 min read

Super Computer Assists in Search For Better Cancer Treatments

Researchers are turning to supercomputers in the quest to discover new treatments and targets for cancers.

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·November 2, 2016·4 min read

Mapping the Neurological Processes of Learning and Deciding

Researchers have mapped the neurological processes behind how new information can influence a person to change their mind, providing new insight into the mechanisms of learning.