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Germs May Help Shape Our Personalities
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It's all connected! Recent rodent research suggests that immune responses and social behavior may be more intertwined than we realized.
How Mad Cow Disease Works
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Mad cow disease is in the news again, with tests confirming the second case in the United States since December 2003. Learn how this brain disease affects livestock and people.
How Dopamine Works
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You could call dopamine the most misunderstood neurochemical in the brain. It's allegedly the cause of people getting addicted to drugs, chocolate or video games. But what does really dopamine do?
Demon Face Syndrome: A Rare Neurological Disorder
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Your brain is your best friend — until it decides to go rogue. And that's pretty much what happens with demon face syndrome, aka prosopometamorphopsia, aka PMO.
How Geniuses Work
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Without a doubt, Einstein was a genius. They're easy to spot, but it's difficult to explain exactly what makes a person a genius. Learn why.
Is all pain mental?
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Is all pain mental, or is it really caused from something more physical? Find out if pain is mental is this article from HowStuffWorks.
Is the cure for cancer a virus?
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The cure for cancer could come from a very unlikely source, according to some recent research. Learn about using viruses as a cure for cancer.
Dementia Overview
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Dementia takes your episodic memory, or your memory of recent events, and then proceeds to other types of memory loss. Who's at risk for dementia?
Improving Memory: Lifestyle Changes
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Basic lifestyle changes, such as managing stress, can prevent memory loss. Learn about memory-protecting lifestyle changes at HowStuffWorks.com.
Math Games for Kids
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Math games for kids will flex your brain, challenge you and your friends, and help you sort simple shapes. Learn more about math games for kids.