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Study furthers understanding about what shapes human gut microbiome

Neuroscience NewsOctober 8, 2019

Despite humans sharing a close genetic relationship to apes, our gut microbiome more closely resembles that of Old World monkeys like baboons. In terms of the development of the human microbiome, ecology across evolution plays a more significant role than genetic relationships.... Read More...

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Golden Ratio Observed In Human Skulls

Neuroscience NewsOctober 5, 2019

The Golden Ratio was noted in the human skull dimensions, but not in other mammals. The findings may have important anthropological and evolutionary implications.... Read More...

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Study finds age hinders cancer development

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 27, 2019

Alterations associated with aging and cellular senescence may be linked to a decrease in cell proliferation, while cancer shifts towards increased cell division. The study challenges the traditional view that cancer risks increase as we age, finding the aging process may suppress the development of cancer.... Read More...

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Did a common childhood illness take down the Neanderthals?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 19, 2019

First anatomical reconstruction of the Neanderthal cartilaginous Eustachian tube (CET) indicates the tubal morphology may have predisposed them to high rates of otitis media, a common childhood ear infection. The susceptibility to ear infections may have compromised their fitness and ability to compete within their niche. This may have contributed to their rapid extinction.... Read More...

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Why do men find a lower waist-to-hip ratio sexier?

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2019

Researchers examine why males tend to rate women with a lower waist-to-hip ratio as more attractive or sexy. ... Read More...

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The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

Understanding how parasites 'hack' the brains of their hosts may provide new insights into decision making and behavior.... Read More...

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Recursive language and modern imagination were acquired simultaneously 70,000 years ago

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2019

A mathematical model suggests a genetic mutation which extended the critical period by slowing prefrontal cortex development in two or more children 70,000 years ago was one factor for the emergence of recursive language and modern imagination. ... Read More...

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‘Love hormone’ has stomach-turning effect in starfish

Neuroscience NewsJuly 31, 2019

Oxytocin, a hormone commonly associated with love and bonding in humans, causes starfish to turn their stomachs inside-out to feed. The findings provide vital new evidence for the evolutionary role of oxytocin and vasopressin neuropeptides as regulators of feeding in animals.... Read More...

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The case against reality

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2019

A new theory argues consciousness creates neural activity, and humans have evolved to see what is needed for survival. Perception, it is argued, is a user interface which may not necessarily be real.... Read More...

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How mammals’ brains evolved to distinguish odors is nothing to sniff at

Neuroscience NewsJuly 21, 2019

Study reveals at least six types of mammals distinguish odors in similar ways, using neural networks that are evolutionarily preserved across species.... Read More...

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Humans aren’t designed to be happy

Neuroscience NewsJuly 19, 2019

Researchers argue humans did not evolve to be consistently happy but primarily survive and reproduce. Evolution, they say, placed an advantage on depression, preventing humans from engaging in risky or hopeless situations.... Read More...

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Environment, not evolution, might underlie some human-ape differences

Neuroscience NewsJuly 15, 2019

A new study sheds doubt on existing theories of ape social cognition. Researchers argue it is possible apes and humans are equally capable in some aspects of social cognition, such as social signaling. The study concludes it is essential to not just consider evolution, but also environmental factors when researching ape-human differences.... Read More...

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Male and female mice have different brain cells

First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

How hunger makes food tastier

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First evidence of immune response targeting brain cells in autism

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Frontotemporal dementia is associated with alterations in immune system function

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Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Computer model helps make sense of human memory

AI helps scientists predict depression outcomes

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Electronic glove offers ‘humanlike’ features for prosthetic hand users

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Psychology

Investigating the full spectrum of suicide

New insights into biological underpinnings of schizophrenia

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evolutionary neuroscience

Study furthers understanding about what shapes human gut microbiome

Golden Ratio Observed In Human Skulls

Study finds age hinders cancer development

Did a common childhood illness take down the Neanderthals?

Why do men find a lower waist-to-hip ratio sexier?

The macabre world of mind-controlling parasites

Recursive language and modern imagination were acquired simultaneously 70,000 years ago

The case against reality

How mammals’ brains evolved to distinguish odors is nothing to sniff at

Humans aren’t designed to be happy