Endocrine Disruptors in Pregnancy Affect Thyroid, Fetal Brain
A new study led by biologist R. Thomas Zoeller of the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the strongest evidence to date that…
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Study Reveals 36 Genes Linked to Pain and Nerve Sensitivity
Summary: New findings identify genes that influence nerve sensitivity and may point to future drug targets for pain management. Source: Indiana University…
Adult ADHD Linked to Multiple Physical Conditions
Summary: A large register-based study from Karolinska Institutet finds that adults with ADHD face an elevated risk of many physical illnesses —…
How Your Brain Sees What You Miss
A new study by University of Arizona doctoral student Jay Sanguinetti shows that the human brain can extract the meaning of objects…
Genetic Variant Identified as Risk Factor for CTE
Summary: A new study identifies a genetic mutation that may influence the severity of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Source: Boston University School…
How Children Use Cognitive Skills to Master Language
Summary: A major new study challenges long-standing assumptions about how children acquire language, revealing that language development and general cognitive skills are…
How the Visual Cortex Shifts Modes During Learning
From the scent of flowers to the taste of wine, our perception is shaped by prior knowledge and expectation — a cognitive…
Filling or Flavor: How Flies and Humans Choose Food
Summary: Neurochemistry can influence food choices, sometimes steering decisions that feel conscious toward foods with particular tastes or calorie content. Source: Yale…
Dormant Fruit Fly Neural Stem Cells Trigger Brain Regeneration
Summary: Awakening dormant neural stem cells may trigger the production of new neurons. These findings, described in a study from Duke‑NUS Medical…
Could a High-Fat Diet Be Causing Your Daytime Sleepiness?
University of Adelaide researchers report that men who consume diets high in fat are more likely to experience daytime sleepiness, report poor…
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