evolution Archives - Neuroscience News

Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2019

Children as young as three enact costly punishments. Additionally, findings reveal a sense of authority can foster group regulatory behavior amongst children of various different age groups.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosPsychology7 min read

Paper wasps capable of behavior that resembles logical reasoning

Neuroscience NewsMay 8, 2019

Researchers find evidence of transitive inference in paper wasps. The study, researchers say, adds to a growing body of evidence that miniature nervous systems do not limit the ability for sophisticated behaviors.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology6 min read

How superstitions spread

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

A new game theory model demonstrates how superstitious beliefs become established in a society's social norms. The model shows how distinct belief systems can evolve as a coordinated set of behaviors which are enforced by a consistent set of social norms.... Read More...

FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology6 min read

This shows a graph detailing the effects of FL exposure to inflammation and immune response

Study links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune response

Neuroscience NewsApril 18, 2019

Studies in fish and mice found genome-wide changes in the gene expression of patterns in the skin, brains and liver following exposure to white fluorescent light. Both the skin and brains exhibited increased inflammation and immune response following exposure. ... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles5 min read

This shows two heads next to one another and the word Empathy

Are you with me? New model explains origins of empathy

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

A new model sheds light on the evolutionary origins of empathy and other associated phenomena. The model explains observed patterns of emotional cognition between social group members.... Read More...

FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology5 min read

This shows a male chimp sitting with his arms crossed

Social insecurity also stresses chimpanzees

Neuroscience NewsApril 5, 2019

Aggression levels are reduced in male chimpanzees when social relations within their group become unstable.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology5 min read

An eeg readout of how the brain responds to the earth's magnetic field

Evidence for ancient magnetic sense in humans

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2019

A new study reveals the human brain responds to changes in the Earth's magnetic field. Future studies could provide clues into the evolution and variations of magnetoreception in humans.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscience4 min read

Scientists Find Worms that Recently Evolved the Ability to Regrow a Complete Head

Neuroscience NewsMarch 7, 2019

At least four species of marine ribbon worms independently evolved the ability to regrow a head after amputation.... Read More...

FeaturedGenetics6 min read

Many neurostem cells, nuclei and astrocytes are shown mixed together.

Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells

Neuroscience NewsMarch 5, 2019

Researchers describe their findings about how the Foxg1 gene is involved in the development and differentiation of neurons and glial cells from stem cells.... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience5 min read

Brain scans are shown as described in the caption.

Genetic Factors Influence Human Brain Expansion

Neuroscience NewsMarch 4, 2019

Results provide new insight into evolution, IQ and development of the human brain.... Read More...

FeaturedGenetics3 min read

Findings Shed Light on Origin of Upright Walking in Human Ancestors

Neuroscience NewsMarch 1, 2019

Researchers say the 4.5 million-year old fossil shows evidence of greater reliance on bipedalism than previously suggested.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscience6 min read

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

Researchers have developed a new technique to study the development of human neurons compared to the neurons of nonhuman primates. The findings shed new light on the evolution of the human brain.... Read More...

FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles7 min read

News

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

Neuroscience

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Infants with autism risk may be less likely to distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar speech patterns

Don’t overdo omega-6 fat consumption during pregnancy

Neurology

Nerve stimulation could provide new treatment option for most common type of stroke

New neurons form in the brain into tenth decade of life, even in people with Alzheimer’s

AI

Pilot study opens new possibilities for AI to enhance cognitive performance

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Robotics

Dog-like robot made by students jumps, flips and trots

Children describe technology that gives them a sense of ambiguity as ‘creepy’

New AI Sees Like a Human, Filling in the Blanks

Psychology

Short-term use of opioids increases subjective pleasure

Did Leonardo da Vinci have ADHD?

evolution

Study links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune response

Evidence for ancient magnetic sense in humans

Scientists Find Worms that Recently Evolved the Ability to Regrow a Complete Head

Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells

Genetic Factors Influence Human Brain Expansion

Findings Shed Light on Origin of Upright Walking in Human Ancestors

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain