Featured articles
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December 2007
Music and lyrics
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A gene that is important in speech development in people is involved in song development in birds.
Original research paper: PLoS Biology 5, e321 (2007)
Gym rats
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A neurotrophic factor mediates the mood-elevating effects of exercise.
Original research paper: Nature Medicine 13, 1476-1482 (2007)
Complements will get you everywhere
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Epilepsy-associated mutations with opposing cellular effects cancel each other out.
Original research paper: Nature Neuroscience 10, 1554-1558 (2007)