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In the realm of creative thinking, Kounios and Oh present a fresh perspective that complements our recent investigation on associative processes in creativity. They delve into the intricate world of semantic memory structure, raising intriguing theoretical considerations. Meticulously dissecting the shortcomings of network-based approaches, which rely on downstream behavioral tasks, they propose the utilization of […]
Abstract As children gradually master grammatical rules, they often go through a period of producing form-meaning associations that were not observed in the input. For example, 2- to 3-year-old English-learning children use the bare form of verbs in settings that require obligatory past tense meaning while already starting to produce the grammatical –ed inflection. While […]
Just like a greasy frying pan needs a good scrub to prevent buildup, our bodies have a natural defense mechanism called aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) that helps detoxify harmful byproducts produced when cooking oil is heated. One particular byproduct, hydroxynonenal, has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have discovered that hydroxynonenal can trigger a cascade […]
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