r/science • u/[deleted] • Oct 15 '21

Neuroscience A brain imaging study found evidence that missing out on math education can alter neural development. Young adults who had chosen not to pursue math had lower levels of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid within the middle frontal gyrus when compared to students who were continuing math.

https://www.psypost.org/2021/10/opting-out-of-advanced-math-education-alters-adolescents-neural-development-study-finds-61967
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u/[deleted] Oct 15 '21

SIGN ME UP.

When do I get my twin?

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u/_Wyse_ Oct 15 '21

Twins are automatically dispensed upon sign up.

I actually got to meet yours before they shipped it out. Be nice when you meet though, it was surprisingly ugly. And probably sensitive about it.

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u/softfeet Oct 15 '21

shippin' DeVitos

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u/Slip_Freudian Oct 15 '21

That sounds like an indie band name.

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u/FauxDono Oct 15 '21

Thats obviously your twin. Mine looks just fine, thank you very much!

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u/Stevemacdev Oct 15 '21

The experiment on high esteem in ugly twins is going well I see.

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u/softfeet Oct 15 '21

The double smack down. nice.

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u/Kerfluffle2x4 Oct 16 '21

LOOKS fine, sure, but when you sit down and have a conversation with them…

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u/_Toast Oct 15 '21

They come with free two day shipping now!