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  • July 2008
    • Big Differences Found in Male, Female Brains

      Big Differences Found in Male, Female Brains

      (Newser) - The brains of men and women are so physically different they amount to different organs and may have developed from distinct genetic blueprints, new research shows. Distinct anatomical differences between male and female brains likely explain many well-established differences of perception and behavior between the sexes, from problem-solving strategies to emotional responses, the Independent reports. More »

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      sex drive   serotonin   male brain   frontal lobe

  • September 2007
    • Aging Brain, Not Racism, Explains Elderly Gaffes

      Aging Brain, Not Racism, Explains Elderly Gaffes

      (Newser) - Grandma’s verbal faux pas might signal not that she’s more prejudiced than younger relatives, but rather that she’s unable to disguise or overcome stereotypes, a study shows. Anecdotal evidence suggests, and earlier studies confirmed, that older Americans are more racist, but new research shows age-related brain shrinkage may be behind “social inappropriateness,” Newsweek reports. More »

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      racism   elderly   Generation X   Baby Boom generation   frontal lobe

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