Psychology & Psychiatry
What jigsaw puzzles tell us about child development
They've been used as an educational toy for hundreds of years and are thought to develop skills such as hand-eye coordination and problem solving.
Jul 29, 2020
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Genetics
Researchers generate complete human X chromosome sequence
Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The results, published today in ...
Jul 14, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 causes 'hyperactivity' in blood-clotting cells
Changes in blood platelets triggered by COVID-19 could contribute to the onset of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious complications in some patients who have the disease, according to University of Utah Health scientists. ...
Jun 30, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Order amid chaos: Why jigsaw puzzles are a popular pandemic pastime
The rise of jigsaw puzzle sales during the COVID-19 pandemic is, well, puzzling. Social media is filled with images of completed, half-completed or sometimes abandoned puzzles.
May 25, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Australia enlists particle accelerator in coronavirus fight
Australian scientists are using the largest particle accelerator in the southern hemisphere to help fast-track the hunt for a vaccine against COVID-19, researchers said Tuesday.
Mar 31, 2020
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Genetics
Unrecognized genetic variation in research mouse models can affect immune cells
Congenic mouse strains—used for decades in immunology research and assumed to be genetically identical outside of a marker locus—have been found to contain previously unrecognized genetic variation, University of Alabama ...
Jan 27, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Have a vexing problem? Sleep on it.
New Northwestern University research shows people actually might solve a problem better if they "sleep on it." In fact, the researchers were able to improve problem solving upon waking by manipulating a critical process during ...
Oct 17, 2019
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Poll: Many adults worried about developing dementia
(HealthDay)—Many adults are worried about developing dementia and about half report taking steps to maintain or improve memory, according to a report published by the National Poll on Healthy Aging.
May 16, 2019
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Neuroscience
Regular crosswords and number puzzles linked to sharper brain in later life
Older adults who regularly take part in word and number puzzles have sharper brains, according to the largest online study to date.
May 16, 2019
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Health
Take time for 'me time'
(HealthDay)—Husband or wife, mom or dad, the demands on your time can be overwhelming. But even if there's no end to your to-do list, securing some time for yourself is a must.
Dec 24, 2018
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