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Vitamin B3 treatment may halt severity of rare genetic disease

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Children with a rare and often fatal genetic condition may benefit from early treatment with vitamin B3, halting their significant deterioration, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)… 

Orcas filmed smashing giant sunfish into thousands of pieces

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Orcas are among the ocean’s most intelligent and formidable predators. They have been seen targeting many kinds of animals, including whales larger than themselves, and they rely on a remarkable range of coordinated hunting methods.… 

Persistent money struggles linked to faster brain ageing

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Persistent financial hardship accelerates age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers. The study, published in Innovation in Aging, looked at data from 2,759 people in the UK who… 

Mind-wandering mechanisms change depending on eye state

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A type of brain activity linked to arousal and attention can track mind wandering. But research is conflicting on whether this activity promotes or hinders mind wandering. Esther Thielking, from Barnard College, and colleagues explored whether eyes being opened or closed changes the…