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Although the study specifically focused on reactions to music, the findings could potentially extend to other sensory experiences, opening new paths for research.

The study, the first randomized clinical trial designed to test the effects of a diet on cognitive abilities, enlisted individuals 65 years or older without cognitive impairment.

Consuming strawberries daily was found to improve cognitive function by increasing processing speed by 5.2%.

Low physical activity, opioid use, and smoking had the biggest negative impact on lifespan, increasing the risk of death by 30-45%.

From an AI that can detect social norms, to new genetic information on parasitic worms, and hope for AUD, we cover this week's top Neuroscience stories.

This research could aid in future development of treatments to control excessive immune reactions to allergens and other pathogens.

The results showed an increase in obedience when actions were presented as demands rather than choices, demonstrating the power of perceived authority.

The study found significant post-retirement cognitive decline in white adults, with white men showing the steepest decline.

The researchers suggest that they may have located the brain region where images are held during the moments we consciously perceive them.

From new research into visual memory, to a study that reveals aggression is an act of self-control, and the latest developments in brain organoid research, we have you covered.

The study provides the first direct evidence of a gene inherited from the father signalling the mother to divert nutrients to the fetus.

Evidence suggests that self-control training programs do not necessarily reduce violent tendencies.