Study: Humans Learn to Read Dogs’ Facial Expressions, Not Innate
Summary: Human capacity to interpret dogs’ facial expressions develops with age and experience and appears to be shaped by cultural exposure rather…
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Young Pregnant Women at Higher Risk of Stroke
Summary: A large New York State study found that pregnancy and the postpartum period up to six weeks after delivery are associated…
Exercise Reawakens Memory Networks in Older Adults
Summary: A single session of moderate exercise in healthy older adults increases activity in brain regions tied to memory and recall. Participants…
New Genetic Discovery May Predict Suicide Risk in Families
Summary: New research links more than twenty genes to suicide risk that appears across generations in families. Source: University of Utah Every…
How Neural Stem Cells Generate Diverse Neurons, Study Reveals
A new study examining fruit fly brains reveals a previously unrecognized stem cell mechanism that may illuminate how diverse neurons form in…
Why Do We Sneeze? Causes and Common Triggers
Summary: Results from a mouse study identify the specific neurons and peptide that drive the sneeze reflex. Source: WUSTL A tickle in…
Young Adults’ Hostility Linked to Midlife Memory Decline
Young adults who display hostile attitudes or who struggle to cope with stress may face a higher risk of memory and thinking…
New Pathway Targets Huntington’s Disease and Amyloid Disorders
Summary: Researchers have determined the molecular structure of the amyloid nucleus—the initial, rate-limiting assembly that triggers amyloid formation in neurodegenerative diseases such…
How Neanderthal DNA Influences Tanning, Smoking and More
Summary: Researchers at the Max Planck Institute report that variation in mood, sleep patterns, smoking behavior, and how easily people tan can…
How Working Memory Stores Information
Summary: Researchers have identified how working memory is formatted, showing that visual memory can be stored in a flexible, abstract form. Source:…
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