Human-specific gene variant may hold key to evolution of language
The origins of human language remain mysterious. Are we the only animals truly capable of complex speech? Are Homo sapiens ...
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Researchers explore the impact of primary progressive aphasia on quality of life
Imagine gradually losing the ability to express yourself -; not because you've forgotten the words, but because they simply won't ...
Schizophrenia-related hallucinations linked to disrupted motor-sensory signals
New research reveals that the brain's failure to self-monitor motor signals plays a key role in schizophrenia-related hallucinations, offering fresh ...
Doctors urging conference boycotts over abortion bans face uphill battle
Soon after the U.S. Supreme Court issued its Roe v. Wade abortion ruling in 1973, Laura Esserman used her high ...
Brain scans can detect consciousness in some unresponsive patients
New research co-led by experts at Mass General Brigham found that brain scans can detect consciousness in some patients with ...
Small molecule discovery offers hope for treatment of Angelman syndrome
Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the maternally-inherited UBE3A gene and characterized by poor muscle ...
Anakinra shows promise in reducing symptoms in patients with Sanfilippo syndrome
As a neurodegenerative disease characterized by childhood onset dementia, Sanfilippo syndrome causes immense suffering in many ways, including pain, loss ...
Study uncovers probable origin of stuttering in the brain
An international research group led by researchers from the University of Turku and Turku University Hospital in Finland has succeeded ...
Can music therapy improve language development in preterm children by 24 months?
In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open, researchers assessed the impact of parent-led, infant-directed singing on language ...
Neural implants face ethical hurdles, study finds
In a recent article published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers conducted multiple focus group sessions with developers of artificial ...
