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  Impaired Visual Signals Might Contribute to Schizophrenia Symptoms

  July 29, 2013 — By observing the eye movements of schizophrenia patients while playing a simple video game, a researcher has discovered a potential explanation for some of their symptoms, including difficulty with ... > full story
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  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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  Empowering Your Customers? Think Twice About Social Media Campaigns

  July 26, 2013 — Companies that empower consumers by involving them in important processes such as product development shouldn't also try to influence them through social media, according to a new ... > full story
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  From Embarrassing Facebook Posts to Controversial Tweets, Why Are Consumers Oversharing Online?

  July 26, 2013 — Increased use of digital communication is causing consumers to lose their inhibitions and "overshare" online, according to a new ... > full story
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  Materialism and Loneliness: Is There Really a Vicious Cycle?

  July 26, 2013 — Despite being much-maligned, materialism is not always bad for consumers. Loneliness may cause materialism, but the opposite is not necessarily true, according to a new ... > full story
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  Discussing Violence Acts as 'a Stronger Bond Than Blood Ties' for Gang Members

  July 26, 2013 — Gang members trust one another more than their own family members if they have shared incriminating information about a violent act they are planning, says a new Oxford University study. Researchers ... > full story
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  A Faster Vessel for Charting the Brain

  July 25, 2013 — Researchers have created "souped up" versions of the calcium-sensitive proteins that for the past decade or so have given scientists an unparalleled view and understanding of brain-cell ... > full story
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  Analysis of 26 Networked Autism Genes Suggests Functional Role in the Cerebellum

  July 25, 2013 — Scientists have obtained intriguing insights into two groups of autism candidate genes in the mammalian brain that new evidence suggests are functionally and spatially related. The newly published ... > full story
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  Certain Blood Pressure Drugs Slow Dementia Deterioration

  July 25, 2013 — A class of drug, called ACE inhibitors, which are used to lower blood pressure, slow the rate of cognitive decline typical of dementia, suggests new ... > full story
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  Neuroscientists Plant False Memories in Mice: Location Where Brain Stores Memory Traces, Both False and Authentic, Pinpointed

  July 25, 2013 — The phenomenon of false memory has been well-documented: In many court cases, defendants have been found guilty based on testimony from witnesses and victims who were sure of their recollections, but ... > full story

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