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

·March 18, 2019·3 min read

Evidence for ancient magnetic sense in humans

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.

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·March 7, 2019·5 min read

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

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

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

Featured Genetics Neuroscience

·March 5, 2019·4 min read

Discovery of the Genetics Conductor of Brain Stem Cells

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

Brain scans are shown as described in the caption.

Featured Genetics

·March 4, 2019·2 min read

Genetic Factors Influence Human Brain Expansion

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

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·March 1, 2019·5 min read

Findings Shed Light on Origin of Upright Walking in Human Ancestors

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

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·February 13, 2019·5 min read

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

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.

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·January 25, 2019·3 min read

Lessons Learned From the Adult Neurogenesis Debate

A new paper looks at the controversies surrounding adult neurogenesis.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 22, 2019·4 min read

All Too Human: The Price We Pay for Our Advanced Brains May Be a Greater Tendency to Disorders

Researchers report the neural code of the prefrontal cortex is more efficient than the amygdala in both humans and primates. The lower resistance of the amygdala to errors in humans may play a role in exaggerated survival responses, such as those seen in anxiety and PTSD.

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·January 21, 2019·4 min read

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Researchers report genetic influences on head circumference remain stable during development and are correlated with genetic factors which contribute to intracranial volume.

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·January 8, 2019·4 min read

Building a Bigger Brain

ARHGAP11B, a gene unique to humans and active in the cerebral cortex, causes enlargement of the ferret neocortex when introduced during development.

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·January 3, 2019·3 min read

Shedding Light on the Evolution of Metabolism

Researchers report the ability to use sugar as food varies strongly between closely related species. The study identifies a genetic basis for this variation and could shed light on how human populations with different dietary histories may respond differently to modern, sugar rich diets.