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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Impacts Brain Development Throughout Childhood and Adolescence Not Just at Birth
Medical researchers recently
published findings showing
that brain development is
delayed throughout childhood
and adolescence for people
... > full story
Breastfeeding Duration Appears Associated With Intelligence Later in Life
Breastfeeding longer is
associated with better
receptive language at 3
years of age and verbal and
nonverbal intelligence at
... > full story
Neuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice: Location Where Brain Stores Memory Traces, Both False and Authentic, Pinpointed
The phenomenon of false
memory has been
well-documented: In many
court cases, defendants have
been found guilty based on
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Marijuana Use in Adolescence May Cause Permanent Brain Abnormalities, Mouse Study Suggests
Regular marijuana use in
adolescence, but not
adulthood, may permanently
impair brain function and
cognition, and may increase
... > full story
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Impacts Brain Development Throughout Childhood and Adolescence Not Just at Birth
- Breastfeeding Duration Appears Associated With Intelligence Later in Life
- Neuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice: Location Where Brain Stores Memory Traces, Both False and Authentic, Pinpointed
- Marijuana Use in Adolescence May Cause Permanent Brain Abnormalities, Mouse Study Suggests
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Speedier Scans Reveal New Distinctions in Resting and Active Brain
August 1, 2013 — A boost in the speed of brain scans is unveiling new insights into how brain regions work with each other in cooperative groups called ... > full story -
Protein Linked to Cognitive Deficits in Angelman Syndrome Discovered
August 1, 2013 — A team of neuroscientists has identified a protein in laboratory mice linked to impairments similar to those afflicted with Angelman syndrome -- a condition associated with symptoms that include ... > full story -
A New Tool for Brain Research
August 1, 2013 — Physicists and neuroscientists have unlocked one of the mysteries of the human brain, thanks to new research using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography ... > full story -
Lunch With Company Reduces Cognitive Control, May Increase Social Harmony
July 31, 2013 — Lunch at a restaurant with friends reduces cognitive control more than lunch eaten alone at a desk does, according to new ... > full story -
Increased Fluctuation in Blood Pressure Linked to Impaired Cognitive Function in Older People
July 30, 2013 — Higher variability in visit-to-visit blood pressure readings, independent of average blood pressure, could be related to impaired cognitive function in old age in those already at high risk of ... > full story -
Exercise May Be the Best Medicine for Alzheimer's Disease
July 30, 2013 — Regular, moderate exercise could improve memory and cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer's disease in a way no drug can. Scientists studied the effects of exercise on a group of older ... > full story -
How to Learn Successfully Even Under Stress
July 30, 2013 — Whenever we have to acquire new knowledge under stress, the brain deploys unconscious rather than conscious learning processes. Neuroscientists have discovered that this switch from conscious to ... > full story -
Glucose Intolerance, Diabetes or Insulin Resistance Not Linked With Pathological Features of Alzheimer's Disease
July 29, 2013 — Glucose intolerance or insulin resistance do not appear to be associated with pathological features of Alzheimer disease (AD) or detection of the accumulation of the brain protein β-amyloid ... > full story -
Possible Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease?
July 28, 2013 — A new blood test can be used to discriminate between people with Alzheimer's disease and healthy controls. It's hoped the test could one day be used to help diagnose the disease and other ... > full story -
Give Them a Hand: Gesturing Children Perform Well on Cognitive Tasks
July 26, 2013 — Young children who use gestures outperform their peers in problem-solving tasks, says a new study. Children aged between two and five were asked to sort cards printed with colored shapes first by ... > full story
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