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A New Target For Depression Treatment

Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat recurring depression.

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Newborns Able to Process Language at Two Days Using First and Last Syllables to Recognize Words

According to a new study, newborn babies are able to process language as young as two days old by utilizing similar processes to adults.

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Expectations About the World Help Shape the Developing Brain

According to a new study, babies' brains respond not only to the presence of visual stimuli, but also the expectation of the stimuli.

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The Detrimental Effects of Poverty on the Developing Brain

A new study reports on changes in the brain's architecture for children raised in poverty. However, parental nurturing can offset some of the negative effects on the brain.

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Music Training Helps Enhance Teen Brain Development

A new study reports learning music can enhance a teenager's brain response to sound and sharpen language skills.

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Mom’s Gut Parasites Protect Babies’ Brains From Inflammation

According to a new study, tapeworms can protect infant rats from neuroinflammation.

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Intelligence and Personality Not Influenced by Birth Order

A new study finds little difference in IQ or personality traits between first born children and their younger siblings.

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Avoiding Civilian Casualties With Help of Brain Training

A new study reports cognitive training can help prevent mistakenly shooting civilians for the military and law enforcement.

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.