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The Brains of Ultramarathon Runners Offer Insight Into Our Evolutionary Past

Researchers discovered that athletes who lose weight during these events, which often last days and cover hundreds of miles, show significant adaptation of cognitive function to promote foraging ability.
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Quadriplegic Patient Feels Touch for First Time in Years After “Neural Bypass”

In a landmark clinical trial, researchers at Northwell Health’s Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have restored a quadriplegic man’s ability to move and feel by implementing a revolutionary double neural bypass technology.
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Blend of Chemicals That Moths Use To Seduce Mates is Identified

Researchers have identified the specific mixture of pheromone chemicals that male moths use during courtship. The findings provide more detail about the complex blend of chemicals that males and females of this group of moths use in fundamental short-range communication.
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Natural Oil Study Links Scents to Memory Boost

UC Irvine research into aromas while sleeping sparks 226% cognitive increase.
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Protein May Predict Mild Cognitive Impairment Years Before Symptoms

Results of a long-term, federally funded study of cognitively healthy adults have added to evidence that low spinal fluid levels of a protein may serve as an early predictor of mild cognitive impairment years before symptoms appear.
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Pilot Study Identifies Plasma Biomarkers of Mental Health Risk in Adolescents

A new study has identified biomarkers for mental health risk that could be used to detect mental health problems earlier.
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Infant Brain Maps Reveals Neurodevelopment Clues

Scientists have constructed a comprehensive set of functional maps of infant brain networks, providing unprecedented details on brain development from birth to two years old.
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"Horse Stable Odor" Receptor Discovered

Para-cresol has a strong horse stable-like odor, which can contribute to the off-flavor of some foods, including cocoa and olive oil. A cellular test system has revealed the human receptor for para-cresol.
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Cracks in Lithium-Ion Batteries May Speed Up Electric Vehicle Charging

Cracks in predominant lithium-ion electrodes shorten battery lifespans, but a neuroscience-inspired technique shows that they have an upside.
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Eagle Rays DNA Uncovers the Secrets of Their Diet

A new study is the first to quantitatively describe the whitespotted eagle ray diet in U.S. coastal waters.
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