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·July 16, 2015·4 min read

For Screaming Out Loud

According to researchers, screams possess unique acoustic properties, making them a specific type of vocal expression only used in times of stress or dangerous situations.

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·July 16, 2015·3 min read

Using Stem Cells to Create ‘Mini Brains’ Helps Further Understanding of Autism

A new stem cell study could help predict autism and could lead to new drug targets for ASD.

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Featured Neurology

·July 16, 2015·3 min read

High Blood Pressure in Midlife Can Negatively Impact Cognition Years Later

According to a new study, having high blood pressure in your 50's can impact your brain health and cognitive skills later in life.

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Featured Psychology

·July 16, 2015·4 min read

Bilingual People Have More Gray Matter

A new study reports people who speak more than one language have more gray matter in the areas of the brain associated with executive control.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 16, 2015·5 min read

Wirelessly Controlling Neurons with Help of Futuristic Brain Probe

Researchers have developed a new, ultra thin, minimally invasive device for controlling neurons with optogenetics and drugs.

Featured Genetics

·July 15, 2015·6 min read

Visual Processing Pathways Strengthened by Vision Restoring Gene Therapy

Researchers find evidence that a sight restoring gene therapy strengthens visual pathways in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·July 15, 2015·3 min read

A Hole Lot of Smarts

According to a new study, intelligence in animal species can be estimated by the size of the holes in the skull through which the arteries pass.

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Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·3 min read

African-American and European-American Brains Affected Differently by Alzheimer’s

Researchers discover different pathologies affect the brains of European and African American alzheimer's patients.

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Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·7 min read

Antibody Therapy Can Treat TBI and Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

According to researchers, a new antibody therapy can help treat TBI and prevent the associated development of Alzheimer's disease and CTE.

Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Epidural Electrostimulation Could Help Restore Motor Function to Paralyzed People

A new study reports epidural stimulation could help people with spinal cord injuries to regain motor function.

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Featured Psychology

·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Judging By Your Face: Sleep Deprivation Dulls Ability to Accurately Read Facial Expressions

According to a new study, a lack of REM sleep can have negative implications on how we judge other people's facial expressions.

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Featured Neurology

·July 15, 2015·4 min read

Human Amygdala Stimulated by Researchers to Gain Insight into Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

For the first time, researchers have successfully stimulated a human amygdala and recorded breathing loss. Their research provides important insight into SUDEP.