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Music improves baby brain responses to music and speech

Posted in Science on 8th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

'This means that early, engaging musical experiences can have a more global effect on cognitive skills.'

New study: no increase in brain cancer across 29 years of mobile use in Australia

Posted in Hardware on 6th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

Concerning mobile use, Australia is seeing no rise in the incidence of brain cancer against the background rate.

Bipolar disorder has genetic links to autism, a new study shows

Posted in Science on 6th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

A new study suggests there may be an overlap between rare genetic variations linked to bipolar disorder and those implicated in schizophrenia and autism.

Humans have faster metabolism than related primates, enabling larger brain

Posted in Science on 5th May, 2016
by Alex Muller

Humans have a higher metabolism rate than related primates. This may guide strategies for combating obesity.

Worsening depression 'may predict dementia risk'

Posted in Medicine on 30th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

Symptoms of depression that steadily increase over time in older age could indicate early signs of dementia, scientists have said.