FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 8, 2019·4 min readPaper wasps capable of behavior that resembles logical reasoningResearchers 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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 18, 2019·5 min readHow superstitions spreadA 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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 18, 2019·3 min readStudy links fluorescent lighting to inflammation and immune responseStudies 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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 8, 2019·4 min readAre you with me? New model explains origins of empathyA 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
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 5, 2019·3 min readSocial insecurity also stresses chimpanzeesAggression levels are reduced in male chimpanzees when social relations within their group become unstable.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 18, 2019·3 min readEvidence for ancient magnetic sense in humansA 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
FeaturedGenetics·March 7, 2019·5 min readScientists Find Worms that Recently Evolved the Ability to Regrow a Complete HeadAt least four species of marine ribbon worms independently evolved the ability to regrow a head after amputation.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 5, 2019·4 min readDiscovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem CellsResearchers 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
FeaturedGenetics·March 4, 2019·2 min readGenetic Factors Influence Human Brain ExpansionResults provide new insight into evolution, IQ and development of the human brain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 1, 2019·5 min readFindings Shed Light on Origin of Upright Walking in Human AncestorsResearchers say the 4.5 million-year old fossil shows evidence of greater reliance on bipedalism than previously suggested.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 13, 2019·5 min readUncovering the Evolution of the BrainResearchers 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 Articles·January 25, 2019·3 min readLessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis DebateA new paper looks at the controversies surrounding adult neurogenesis.Read More