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
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 4, 2018·3 min readA Sense of Disgust in Bonobos?Researchers report bonobos express disgust when presented with contaminated food. The study reveals their curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented near feces or a bad smell.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 31, 2018·8 min readThree New Genes That May Have Influenced Human Brain SizeResearchers have identified a set of genes that may have influenced human brain size, which helped us diverge from other apes. The study reveals the genes are unique to humans and help to build the neocortex.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·May 30, 2018·4 min readHow to Build a BrainA new study sheds light on how our brains are constructed. Researchers say the study reveals how the balance of excitatory and inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex has remained constant over mammalian evolution.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 29, 2018·3 min readMongooses Inherit Behavior From Role Models Rather Than ParentsAccording to researchers, young mongoose learn their behavior from their 'escort' role models, not their genetic parents.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 14, 2018·3 min readHow Our Ancestors with Autistic Traits Led a Revolution in Ice Age ArtA new study reveals a common autistic trait, the ability to focus on detail, may have allowed realism to flourish in Upper Paleolithic art.Read More
