For Screaming Out LoudAccording to researchers, screams possess unique acoustic properties, making them a specific type of vocal expression only used in times of stress or dangerous situations.Read More
Bilingual People Have More Gray MatterA new study reports people who speak more than one language have more gray matter in the areas of the brain associated with executive control.Read More
Judging By Your Face: Sleep Deprivation Dulls Ability to Accurately Read Facial ExpressionsAccording to a new study, a lack of REM sleep can have negative implications on how we judge other people's facial expressions.Read More
Cognitive Function Improved by Exercise in Older AdultsAccording to a new study, older adults can improve their brain function by raising their fitness levels.Read More
A New Way To Assess Future Literacy Challenges in ChildrenAccording to a new study, the brain's ability to process consonants in a noisy environment could give clues to a child's literacy potential.Read More
Curbing Addiction Cravings With Intellectual StimulationResearchers report time spent in a stimulating learning environment can help buffer the brain against the effects of drug dependence.Read More
New Compound Could Treat Depression in Less Than 24 Hours With Few Side EffectsResearchers claim to have identified a new compound that can effectively treat depression in less than 24 hours with minimal side effects.Read More
Lack of Sleep Makes Memories Less Accessible When Under StressAccording to a new study, sleep loss can have a negative impact on memory recollection, especially during stressful situations.Read More
Future Cognitive Problems Could be Identified by Baby’s First StoolAccording to a new study, high levels of FAEEs in meconium can alert doctors to a possible risk for future cognitive problems in newborns.Read More
Increased Risk of Schizophrenia for Cigarette SmokersA new study reports on a link between cigarette smoking and an increased risk of developing schizophrenia.Read More
Schizophrenia Patients Have Higher Occurrences of Rare Genetic MutationsAccording to a new study, people with schizophrenia have a higher-than-average share of rare genetic mutations that affect protein function.Read More
Evidence of Learning and Memory in Fetuses Six Weeks Prior to BirthAccording to researchers, babies begin to acquire knowledge in the womb earlier than previously believed.Read More
