Members of a newly discovered class of compounds, ampakines, boost the activity of glutamate and thus make it easier to form memories.

ECONOMIST: Cognitive enhancement

The idea is, the casual participation in sports in class sparks an interest that inspires a child to try an activity outside of class.

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In keeping with previous work, they found that high- and low-rank individuals showed different levels of responsiveness to a class of hormones called glucocorticoids, which regulate immune-system activity and response to stress.

ECONOMIST: Social status and health

Mr Denham has also recently launched a plan to identify tensions in predominantly white working class areas, amid evidence of a significant rise in far-right activity over the summer.

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Chief McGrath disputed claims by neighbours that police did not fully investigate reports of suspicious activity at 2207 Seymour Avenue, which is in a working-class, mostly Puerto Rican district.

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The cost of reviving the 2% tax on wages for the middle class is expected to reduce economic activity by at least 0.5%.

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