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Baby brains may be specialised to see faces within days of birth: Study

March 04, 2020 4:13 pm

According to the researchers, much of the scaffolding for the baby brain's visual cortex — one of the main regions involved in processing vision — is already in place, along with the patterns of brain activity.

How binge drinking affects male, female brains?

September 11, 2018 6:29 pm

Repeated binge drinking can be a risk factor for the development of alcohol dependence says a recent study. It affects the gene expression in an area of the brain linked to addiction.

Why people crave for sugar-rich foods: Research

December 09, 2014 3:50 pm

It suggests that when you are thinking about diet, you have to think about different nutrients not just count calories.

Physically-fit kids have more robust brains

June 04, 2014 3:45 pm

Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers.

Humans sacrificed brawn for brains

June 02, 2014 1:00 pm

Humans may be smart because they sacrificed muscle growth for increased brain power, a new study has found.

'Smart drugs' may harm young brains

May 14, 2014 6:38 pm

Young people are especially prone to abuse smart drugs, but also more vulnerable to any side-effects, Urban said.

Scientists grow miniature human brains using stem cells

August 29, 2013 3:07 pm

The pea-sized brains,were also used to model microcephaly,a human genetic disorder.

Rats and bats brains work differently on the move

April 20, 2013 12:29 pm

Study challenges a widely used model on studies in rodents how animals navigate their environment.

Low-cal diet benefits fly brain and mouthpart

July 18, 2012 11:32 am

Flies on the low-calorie diet showed a 100 percent increase in the release of brain chemicals.

Fathers' brains and strong work ethic key to sons' success

June 24, 2012 3:00 pm

Well,your dad's brain could mean more to your success than his money,says a new study.

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