Yale scientists have identified a possible neurobiological home for the spiritual experience — the sense of connection to something greater
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Hormone therapy may lead to improved cognitive function: New study demonstrates cognitive benefits of transdermal estradiol in combination with an oral progesterone for postmenopausal women
Hormones affect just about everything that goes on in a woman’s body, from reproductive function and sexual libido to weight
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New moms’ voices get lower after pregnancy: Voice drops by one piano note, and lasts for a year
The pitch of new mothers’ voices temporarily drops after they have had their first baby, according to a new longitudinal
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Genes found related to the reduction of proteins that contribute to Alzheimer’s onset
In the ongoing quest for a successful treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, a team of scientists from several leading research institutions
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‘Will this be on the test?’ Even if it isn’t, students might remember it
A new study by the University of British Columbia shows that teachers don’t have to test everything they want their
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Genes of different importance for brain cancer
Two genes play important roles for the formation of malignant cancer in the brain. One gene prevents the formation of
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Eyes in the back of the head
Spatial representations of surroundings, including those outside the visual field, are crucial for guiding movement in a three-dimensional world. The
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Changing students’ attitudes to mathematics improves test scores: Study shows for first time that a free, online course can change students’ mindsets towards their mathematical abilities, leading to increased academic achievement
A free ‘massive, open, online course’ (MOOC) designed to change students’ attitudes towards mathematics makes them more engaged in class
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Operating on brain gliomas by detecting the ‘glow’: A new surgical imaging instrument
Research by Barrow Neurological Institute physicians and University of Washington scientists on novel imaging technology for malignant brain tumors was
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Breast cancer linked to the body’s internal clock
For years, doctors have associated the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations with an increased risk of breast cancer. But researchers
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