From Duke University A gene that has been associated with severe learning disabilities in humans has been found to also play a vital role in cells' response to environmental stress, according to a Duke University study appearing May 24 in the journal Cell Reports....
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When Educating Public, Make Sure Social Post Language Matches Pictures
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Emotional Response from Music Measured with Brain Scans
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