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Fetal Neurons Found in Adult Brain

Special cells that control the wiring of a fetus' brain were thought to die off shortly after birth. But scientists have found some of these pre-natal neurons surviving, and communicating, in the adult brain.

Sep 13, 2007•3 min

Toddlers Beat the Great Apes at Social Learning

New research in Science reveals that children and apes are on par when it comes to straight numerical and spatial abilities, but when they're tested on social learning, the children excel.

Sep 06, 2007•3 min

Going Under Hypnosis Before Going into Surgery

Turns out that hypnosis, once thought to be a hocus-pocus parlor trick, may now be considered a legitimate surgical tool

Aug 30, 2007•3 min

Women Really do Prefer Pink

A study has shown that women are more attracted to reddish hues, than to greens, yellows and the universally-loved blues.

Aug 23, 2007•3 min

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