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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Inheriting Trauma: Holocaust Survivors Pass Trauma to Their Children’s Genes

A new study reports preconception trauma can result in the transmission of epigenetic changes from the parent to children.

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·August 25, 2015·3 min read

Measuring Eye Pigment Could Offer a Potential Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers investigate the link between cognitive function and levels of a vital eye pigment linked to diet.

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·August 25, 2015·6 min read

Omega 3 Supplements Do Not Slow Cognitive Decline, Study Reports

A new study reports the dietary supplement Omega 3 does not slow cognitive decline in older people, especially if they already have preexisting cognitive problems.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

The Perks of Shedding a Tear: Investigating the Effect of Crying on Mood

According to a new study, crying helps to elevate mood following an emotional event.

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·August 24, 2015·5 min read

Study Shows ‘Smart Drug’ Modafinil Does Enhance Cognition

A new study reports modafilnil, a drug developed to treat narcolepsy and often touted as a 'smart drug', actually does provide cognitive benefits, at least for a particular subset of skills.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Create a Neuron-Like Polymer Nanotube Network

According to a new study, researchers have successfully used polymer nanotubes to create a neuron-like network.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.

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·August 24, 2015·5 min read

New Class of Cancer Drugs May Induce Memory Loss in Mice

According to a new study, a new class of cancer drugs appears to affect memory in mice.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

The Bilingual Brain: How Language Helps Shape Our Ability to Process Information

Researchers look at the impact of bilingualism on information processing.

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·August 24, 2015·4 min read

Men and Older People Sleep Better When They Have Access to Nature

Men and older adults tend to get a better night's sleep when they have access to nature, whether it's green space or an ocean view.

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·August 24, 2015·5 min read

Reprogramming Cancer Cells Back to Normal Cells

Researchers have discovered a new way to potentially reprogram cancer cells and revert them back to a non-cancerous state.

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·August 24, 2015·3 min read

Physical Activity Improves Mental Flexibility in Older Adults

Older people who engage in regular physical activity have more intact white matter and have more variable brain activity than their less active peers, a new study reports.