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Even so, the researchers found that giving pleiotrophin improved brain function in adult mice after the brain had already finished forming.

From Science Daily

Research by More in Common for Yondr found nearly four in 10 adults say smartphones have disrupted their Christmas in some way.

From BBC

This year, the World Health Organization reviewed various studies published across the world and found that young adults and adolescents report the highest levels of loneliness too.

From BBC

Other measures include better NHS support for child and adult survivors of abuse, and a funding boost for councils to provide safe housing for domestic abuse survivors.

From BBC

Unvaccinated newborns can also contract the disease from other adults.

From Barron's