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Robot Playmates May Help Children With Autism
Scientists studying
interactions of children
with Autism Spectrum
Disorders with
bubble-blowing robots
confirm what has been widely
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People Only Eat One, When The Chips Are Brown
Dr. Don Henne isn't wasting
his degree when he's
standing by the deep fryer
waiting for potato slices to
turn brown. He's conducting
research that will help the
... > full story
For Your Eyes Only: Custom Interfaces Make Computer Clicking Faster, Easier
Personalized computer
interfaces that adapt to
each user's vision and motor
abilities significantly
speeds up computer tasks,
... > full story
Suckling Infants Trigger Surges Of Trust Hormone In Mothers' Brains
Researchers have for the
first time been able to show
exactly how, when a baby
suckles at a mother's
breast, it starts a chain of
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Age-old Magic Tricks Can Provide Clues For Modern Science
July 23, 2008 — Revealing the science behind age-old magic tricks will help us better understand how humans see, think, and ... > full story -
Serious School Failure Is Depressing For Girls, But Not Boys
July 23, 2008 — Adolescent girls who had a serious school failure by the 12th grade -- being expelled, suspended or dropping out -- were significantly more likely to have suffered a serious bout of depression at the ... > full story -
Epilepsy Drug May Increase Risk Of Birth Defects
July 23, 2008 — Taking the epilepsy drug topiramate alone or along with other epilepsy drugs during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects, according to a study in Neurology. Research has shown that many ... > full story -
Viagra Works For Antidepressant-related Sexual Dysfunction In Women, Study Suggests
July 23, 2008 — Women with sexual dysfunction caused by the use of antidepressants experienced a reduction in adverse sexual effects with use of sildenafil, commonly known as the erectile dysfunction medication ... > full story -
Hormone Oxytocin May Inhibit Social Phobia
July 23, 2008 — Scientists have shown using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) that the hormone oxytocin can inhibit feelings of anxiety in specific individuals. Their discovery might lead to a better ... > full story -
Memory Impairment Associated With Sound Processing Disorder
July 23, 2008 — Mild memory impairment may be associated with central auditory processing dysfunction, or difficulty hearing in complex situations with competing noise, such as hearing a single conversation amid ... > full story -
Prenatal Drinking, Environmental Enrichment: Effects On Neurotrophins Are Independent Of Each Other
July 23, 2008 — Prenatal alcohol exposure may be particularly destructive for neurotrophins, a family of peptides that influence the growth, development and functional plasticity of the fetal brain. A new rodent ... > full story -
Reflecting On Values Promotes Love, Acceptance
July 23, 2008 — No one enjoys being told that their behavior is harmful to themselves or others. In fact, most people respond defensively when confronted with evidence that their behavior is irrational, ... > full story -
Autism's Social Struggles Due To Disrupted Communication Networks In Brain
July 23, 2008 — Picking up on innuendo and social cues is a central component of engaging in conversation, but people with autism often struggle to determine another person's intentions in a social interaction. New ... > full story -
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Nano-modified Food: How Much Are Consumers Willing To Accept The Associated Risks?
July 22, 2008 — Consumers have largely grown to accept nanotechnology in nutrition for packaging and, to a lesser extent, even the food itself, according to a new study. In recent years, nanotechnology has joined ... > full story
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