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A New Way To Assess Future Literacy Challenges in Children

According to a new study, the brain's ability to process consonants in a noisy environment could give clues to a child's literacy potential.

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Curbing Addiction Cravings With Intellectual Stimulation

Researchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence.

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New Compound Could Treat Depression in Less Than 24 Hours With Few Side Effects

Researchers claim to have identified a new compound that can effectively treat depression in less than 24 hours with minimal side effects.

Lack of Sleep Makes Memories Less Accessible When Under Stress

According to a new study, sleep loss can have a negative impact on memory recollection, especially during stressful situations.

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Future Cognitive Problems Could be Identified by Baby’s First Stool

According to a new study, high levels of FAEEs in meconium can alert doctors to a possible risk for future cognitive problems in newborns.

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Increased Risk of Schizophrenia for Cigarette Smokers

A new study reports on a link between cigarette smoking and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.

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Schizophrenia Patients Have Higher Occurrences of Rare Genetic Mutations

According to a new study, people with schizophrenia have a higher-than-average share of rare genetic mutations that affect protein function.

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Evidence of Learning and Memory in Fetuses Six Weeks Prior to Birth

According to researchers, babies begin to acquire knowledge in the womb earlier than previously believed.

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Pupil Dilation Could Predict Depression Risk in Children

According to a new study, how much a child's pupils dilate in response to seeing an emotional image can predict their risk of developing depression over the next two years.

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Differences in Brain Structure for People With Schizophrenia

A new study reports researchers have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia. The findings provide insights into how the condition could develop.