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New research uncovers a cause of schizophrenia

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From the University of Copenhagen Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences press release: A new study from the University of Copenhagen shows that genetic defects may damage the supporting cells of the brain – the… 

Daily crosswords linked to sharper brain in later life

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From the University of Exeter press release: The more regularly people report doing word puzzles such as crosswords, the better their brain function in later life, a large-scale and robust online trial has found. Experts at… 

Study examines nature of self-righteousness

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From the University of Chicago Booth School of Business press release: Research finds that people tend to believe that they are more likely than others to donate blood, give to charity, treat another person fairly, and… 

Study assesses effectiveness of loss-leader strategy

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From the Journal of Retailing at New York University: Deep discounting by retailers, accompanied by a blitz of promotions, is a long-established and well-accepted strategy for boosting brand and category sales. But relatively few studies have… 

Visual system changes that may signal Parkinson’s disease

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From the Radiological Society of North America press release: Changes in the visual systems of newly diagnosed Parkinson’s disease patients may provide important biomarkers for the early detection and monitoring of the disease, according to a… 

Study suggests teacher burnout can be contagious

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From the Michigan State University press release: Burnout among young teachers appears to be contagious, indicates a new study led by Michigan State University education scholars. The study found a significant link between burnout among… 

Researchers examine how the brain makes hypnotic states possible

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From the Friedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena press release: “In our project, we are looking at how the brain makes hypnotic states possible,” explains Professor Wolfgang Miltner, who has been working on the phenomenon for decades. “First, we looked…