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Blind From Birth, But Able To Use Sound To ‘See’ Faces Image

Blind From Birth, But Able To Use Sound To ‘See’ Faces

November 26, 2014

A brain area that recognizes faces remains functional even in people who have been blind since birth, researchers say. The finding, presented at the Society for Neuroscience Meeting this week, suggests that facial recognition is so important that evolution has hardwired it into the human brain. Read More »


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Does Exercise Really Make Us Smarter?

November 25, 2014

Exercise seems to be good for the human brain, with many recent studies suggesting that regular exercise improves memory and thinking skills. But an interesting new study asks whether the apparent cognitive benefits from exercise are real or just a placebo effect... Read More »


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Antibiotics During Pregnancy May Increase Child’s Obesity Risk

November 24, 2014

A new study reports that antibiotic use during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for obesity in the child. Read More »


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Brain changes linked to prematurity may explain risk of neurodevelopmental disorders

November 21, 2014

Disturbances in the early stages of brain growth, such as preterm birth - when many of the brain's structures have not yet fully developed - appears to affect the brain's neuro-circuitry, which may explain premature babies' higher risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. Read More »


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