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Want to be more creative? Play jazz. Researchers at Wesleyan University found that the brains of musicians — particularly those who study jazz — are more receptive to unexpected sounds, reports Pacific Standard. Such openness has been connected to overall creativity. Jazz music’s emphasis on improvisation may train the brain to engage with unforeseen events. As employers emphasize the importance of creativity at work, music education may help workers hone those skills. • Share your thoughts:

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1 Patient, 7 Tumors and 100 Billion Cells Equal 1 Striking Recovery The recovery of a woman with advanced colon cancer, after treatment with cells from her own immune system, may help doctors develop new treatments for other patients.

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Closer to a Cancer Cure? New Treatments That May Change the Game Re-engineered T cells and man-made antibodies bring new optimism to cancer treatments. WebMD explains.

Gato Barbieri, Latin Jazz Trailblazer, Dies at 83 Leandro Barbieri, who earned the nickname Gato, recorded 35 albums between 1967 and 1982, and received a Latin Grammy lifetime award in 2015.