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"Mozart Effect" Has A Molecular Basis

Posted by timothy on from the baby-chloe-is-a-genius dept.

pingbak writes "The 'Mozart effect,' where students were observed performing better after being exposed to a Mozart sonata, appears to have a basis in reality. According to New Scientist, two researchers have found the underlying biomechanics in mice stimulated by the effect. They don't know the details why Mozart's sonatas really cause this effect, but they know where to look. Guess I'm going to have to switch Shoutcast streams now..."

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  1. Mein Arsch, Dein Elend. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Mein Elend, Dein Arsch!

  2. Your face! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    N:T:

  3. Re:What a waste. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    You might try bathing, you smelly GNU/hippy!