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Measurable changes in brain activity during first few months of studying a new language
A study with first-time learners of Japanese has measured how brain activity changes after just a…
The brain area with which we interpret the world
Language, empathy, attention – as different as these abilities may be, one brain region is involved…
Dogs (not) gone wild: DNA tests show most 'wild dogs' in Australia are pure dingoes
A new dingo study collates the results from over 5000 DNA samples of wild canines across…
Robust cell junctions are critical for maintaining stem cell function
The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and its outermost part, called the…
Farming fish in fresh water is more affordable and sustainable than in the ocean
A tidal wave of interest is building in farming the seas. It’s part of a global…
Ending testing for New York City's gifted program may be another blow to Black and Latino students
After years of relying on a single controversial test at age 4 for admission to their…
Slc20a1b is essential for hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell expansion in zebrafish
Hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) include hematopoietic stem cells and several lineage-biased hematopoietic progenitor cells, which can…
Scent of a species: The origins of the apple fly
Apple flies have fascinated scientists right from the mid-19th century, as they are a captivating example…
How humans became the best throwers on the planet
Pitchers’ fastballs are getting better and better. Click here for original story, How humans…