Just like a dance troupe performing a synchronized routine, children who wiggle and groove while learning the sounds of letters can supercharge their ability to distinguish individual letter sounds. Researchers have found that whole-body learning, which involves engaging the body in physical movements while learning, can significantly boost children’s letter sound recognition skills. This finding […]
Published on June 8, 2022
Imagine you’re carrying around a big backpack filled with heavy rocks. It’s weighing you down, making it harder to move and putting extra strain on your body. But what if you could unload those rocks and feel lighter and freer? Well, that’s kind of what weight-loss surgery does for people who are obese. It helps […]
Published on June 8, 2022
Imagine you’re translating a recipe for the world’s most delicious cake from one language to another. But instead of altering the taste or texture of the cake, some of the changes you make actually make it less mouthwatering! That’s what scientists have discovered about ‘silent’ or synonymous genetic mutations. They used to think these mutations […]
Published on June 8, 2022