FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 9, 2018·4 min readEvolutionary Changes in Brain May Have Led to Schizophrenia and Bipolar DisorderAccording to researchers, neuropsychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia could be a byproduct of evolution.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 5, 2018·4 min readStudy Challenges Evolution of How Humans Acquired LanguageA new study challenges how we think about how humans acquired language. The study found no evidence that recent, human specific selection occurs for the FOXP2 gene in relation to language developmentRead More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 24, 2018·4 min readLearning Arithmetic Refines the Primal Brain System for Representing QuantityA new study reports gaining expertise with symbolic math refines the primal system of quantity representation in the brain, not the other way around.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 23, 2018·4 min readA Possible Origin of Human SpeechResearchers have identified a neural network in the brains of monkeys that may represent a common evolutionary origin for social communication and human speech.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 9, 2018·5 min read40 Genes Associated with Aggression IdentifiedResearchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 3, 2018·3 min readResearchers Uncover Secret to Intelligence in ParrotsA new study of parrots reveals evidence of convergent evolution between bird and primate brains. The findings have the potential to shed light on the neural basis for human intelligence.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 29, 2018·4 min readI Am Human, Hear Me RoarAccording to a new study, humans can use nonverbal vocal cues, including roars, to judge the physical formidability of others.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 25, 2018·4 min readStriking Differences in Brain Morphology Between Wild and Domestic RabbitsA new MRI study reveals how domestication has affected the brain morphology in rabbits, specifically in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·June 25, 2018·4 min readCranium of a Four Million Year Old Hominin Shows Similarities to That of Modern HumansResearchers report the cranium of a 4 million year old hominin shows striking similarity to that of modern humans.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 24, 2018·6 min readWhy Our Brains See the World As “Us” Versus “Them”Researchers say our neural circuits could be responsible for why we find comfort in those who are similar to us and why we are often uneasy with those who might differ from us.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 20, 2018·6 min readNew Insight Into Infant Handling by Young BonobosResearchers report young female bonobos prepare for motherhood by helping mother apes to take care of their young. Findings also show elevated levels of oxytocin in the urine of young females who help with parental style care of baby bonobos.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 5, 2018·4 min readMale Guppies Grow Larger Brains in Response to Predator ExposureResearchers report male guppies who live in an environment with predators have greater brain mass than those who live in a predator free environment. However, there is no difference in brain size for female guppies.Read More
