Curiosity Weekly Re-release: Bilingual Brain, Morning Sickness, Cat Purrs
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Dec 5, 2024 Discover how bilingual brains excel at multitasking and filtering out distractions, thanks to their unique cognitive advantages. Dive into the latest findings on morning sickness, revealing the role of the hormone GDF-15 and potential future treatments. Unravel the mysteries of cat purring, with surprising insights into its mechanics that challenge long-held beliefs. This podcast offers a whirlwind of fascinating science connecting language, pregnancy, and our feline companions.
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Bilingual Multitasking
- Bilingual individuals may be more efficient at multitasking.
- They're better at filtering irrelevant information, allowing for better focus on relevant tasks.
New Bilingualism Research
- The study uses a new approach (partial repetition cost task) to analyze bilingual minds.
- This task assesses how people process information and control their attention.
Morning Sickness and GDF15
- Morning sickness (nausea and vomiting during pregnancy) affects a large percentage of women, some severely.
- A hormone, GDF15, is linked to its severity, with higher GDF15 sensitivity correlating with worse symptoms.