Genetics
Researchers find link between Parkinson's gene and vocal issues that could lead to earlier diagnosis
Parkinson's disease is perhaps best known for its movement-related symptoms, particularly tremors and stiffness.
May 4, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Study suggests infants with autism risk may be less able to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns
A new study by Columbia University researchers found that infants at high risk for autism were less attuned to differences in speech patterns than low-risk infants. The findings suggest that interventions to improve language ...
May 24, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Did the ancient Greeks and Romans experience Alzheimer's?
You might think age-related dementia has been with us all along, stretching back to the ancient world.
Jan 31, 2024
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Genetics
Beyond genes and environment, random variations play important role in longevity
A new model of aging takes into account not only genetics and environmental exposures but also the tiny changes that randomly arise at the cellular level.
Mar 12, 2021
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Neuroscience
Songbirds' learning hub in brain offers insight into motor control
To learn its signature melody, the male songbird uses a trial-and-error process to mimic the song of its father, singing the tune over and over again, hundreds of times a day, making subtle changes in the pitch of the notes. ...
May 20, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
The immune system preys on growing lung cancers, forcing them to evolve to survive
Charles Darwin is a founding father of evolution, describing how from simple beginnings "endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful" arise.
Mar 21, 2019
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Neuroscience
Early acoustic experiences alter methylation in songbird embryo's forebrain
Researchers at University of Illinois and City University of New York have recently carried out a study investigating the effects of early acoustic experiences on gene activation in songbirds. Their paper, published in Elsevier's ...
Neuroscience
Songbirds shed light on brain circuits and learning
By studying how birds master songs used in courtship, scientists at Duke University have found that regions of the brain involved in planning and controlling complex vocal sequences may also be necessary for memorizing sounds ...
Sep 17, 2012
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Neuroscience
Researchers find discrepancies in brain reactions due to acute versus permanent neural manipulations
(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers with Harvard University and the Simons Foundation has found that using techniques to acutely disable brain parts of rats and zebra finches can lead to different behavioral results ...
Neuroscience
Scientists identify brain region that enables young songbirds to change their tune
In a scientific first, Columbia scientists have demonstrated how the brains of young songbirds become tuned to the songs they learn while growing up.
Aug 12, 2019
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