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Scientists uncover 95 regions of the genome linked to PTSD
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Perfect balance: How the brain fine-tunes its sensitivity
A sensitive perception of the environment is crucial for guiding our behavior. However, an overly sensitive response of the brain’s
Quick decisions in soccer enhanced by brain’s ability to suppress actions
To pass or not to pass, that is the question faced by soccer players the world over in every match.
Metacognitive abilities like reading the emotions and attitudes of others may be more influenced by environment than genetics
Twin studies have proven invaluable for teasing out the effects of both genetics and the environment on human biology. In
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Fourteen years after the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, endemic fishes face an uncertain future
The 2010 Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Horizon was the largest accidental oil spill in history. With almost 100 million gallons
A common pathway in the brain that enables addictive drugs to hijack natural reward processing
Mount Sinai researchers, in collaboration with scientists at The Rockefeller University, have uncovered a mechanism in the brain that allows
AI tool predicts responses to cancer therapy using information from each cell of the tumor
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Toxic chemicals from microplastics can be absorbed through skin
Toxic chemicals used to flame-proof plastic materials can be absorbed into the body through skin, via contact with microplastics, new