Compassion Helped Neanderthals Survive
Compassion and helping care for their injured may have been key to Neanderthal survival, researchers report.... Read More...
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Why Are Some Mushrooms “Magic”?
Researchers investigate the evolutionary development of psilocybin in some mushrooms. They conclude mushrooms may have evolved to be hallucinogenic to lower the odds of being eaten by insects.... Read More...
New Software Helps Detect Adaptive Genetic Mutations
Researchers have created a new algorithm capable tracking down beneficial genetic mutations.... Read More...
Schizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human Development
Researchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.... Read More...
New Algorithm Can Pinpoint Mutations Favored by Natural Selection in Large Sections of the Human Genome
A new machine learning algorithm is able to accurately pinpoint mutations in the human genome favored by natural selection.... Read More...
Birds and Primates Share Brain Cell Types Linked to Intelligence
Researchers reveal that, while the anatomical structures of bird, reptile and mammalian brains differ, all contain certain types of cells linked to cognitive ability.... Read More...
Walking Fish Suggests Locomotion Control Evolved Much Earlier than Thought
New research reports the first ambulatory creatures may have remained under water. Researchers report modern descendants of these creatures exhibit walking behaviors on the ocean floor.... Read More...
Chimpanzee Self Control is Related to Intelligence
According to researchers, a chimpanzees' general intelligence is correlated with their ability to delay gratification and exert self control. ... Read More...
We’re Not Addicted to Smartphones, We’re Addicted to Social Interaction
A new study reports cell phones may be making us hypersocial, rather than antisocial as previous research suggests.... Read More...
Slow But Steady: Shedding Light on Evolution of Turtle Brains
A new study published in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution reveals turtle brains have evolved slowly, but constantly, over the last 210 million years. The study also reveals the first turtles with fully formed shells were more likely to have lived on land, not in the water.... Read More...
Language is Learned in Brain Circuits that Predate Humans
A new study reveals language is learned in brain systems that predate humans.... Read More...
Mate Choice Copying in Humans – Are All the Taken Men Good?
Researchers report a woman's attraction to a man may be boosted if his photo is rated higher by others. However, this also applies to abstract art.... Read More...