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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/07/240701131822.htm) Finding the sweet spot in brain development
Jul 1st 2024, 13:18

Short-lived neural connections in the mouse brain help prime sensory circuits, forever affecting the mouse's sense of touch. Neuroscientists have discovered that a receptor protein named mGluR1 helps regulate the timing of these temporary connections. Their findings may help reveal the origins of various neurodevelopmental disorders and new ways of treating them.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626173602.htm) Playing youth sports linked to better mental health in adults
Jun 26th 2024, 17:36

Adults who continuously played organized sports through their youth have fewer symptoms of anxiety and depression than those who never played or those who dropped out, a new study finds. And those who dropped out of sports had poorer mental health than those who never played at all.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626152009.htm) Study provides insights into the use of decodable texts in early reading instruction
Jun 26th 2024, 15:20

Reading comprehension is crucial for success in school and society but can be difficult for children initially. Decodable texts are widely believed to help by focusing on taught letter-sound relationships, aiding word decoding. Recently, a meta-analysis was conducted to examine the effectiveness of decodable texts in early reading of non-disabled learners. Findings reveal that decodable texts have a moderate impact on improving pseudoword decoding skills but only a small effect on word reading.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240626151929.htm) Hope for long-term antidepressant users as study shows half can taper off drugs with simple support
Jun 26th 2024, 15:19

Nearly half of long-term antidepressant users can quit the drugs with GP support and access to internet or telephone helplines alone, a study has revealed. More than ten per cent of adults in the UK are taking antidepressants for depression with more than half using them for longer than two years, according to NHS figures.

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Baltimore, MD

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