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Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 13, 2019

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.... Read More...

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

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 22, 2019

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.... Read More...

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Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 21, 2019

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

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Building a Bigger Brain

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 8, 2019

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

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Shedding Light on the Evolution of Metabolism

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

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. ... Read More...

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Peering Into Little Foot’s 3.76 Million Year Old Brain

Neuroscience NewsDecember 18, 2018

Researchers create the first endocast reconstruction of nearly the complete brain of the hominin Little Bigfoot. The brain, researchers report, is relatively small and combines both ape like and human like features. ... Read More...

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Neanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain Evolution

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

Researchers report modern humans who carry particular Neanderthal DNA fragments have slightly less rounded heads. The findings shed light on the evolution of modern brain shape and function.... Read More...

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Neural Code that Predicts Behavior Identified

Neuroscience NewsNovember 26, 2018

Differences in activity between the left and right superior colliculi help researchers predict whether an animal was seeing an event. ... Read More...

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Could Consciousness Come Down to the Way Things Vibrate?

Neuroscience NewsNovember 18, 2018

A new paper proposes resonance may contribute to human consciousness. ... Read More...

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Why We Shouldn’t Like Coffee, But We Do

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

Researchers question why many of us are unable to live without our daily cup of coffee. According to a new study, bitter tastes are a natural warning system to protect the body from harmful substances, yet people with heightened ability to detect the bitter taste of coffee learn to associate it with positive things and tend to drink more than those with lower sensitivity. Researchers say this sensitivity is caused by genetic variants. ... Read More...

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Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body

Neuroscience NewsOctober 30, 2018

A new study reveals our longevity and sexual maturity are governed by our brains, not our bodies. Researchers discovered that animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex live longer, regardless of their body size.... Read More...

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Why Haunted Houses Creep Us Out

Neuroscience NewsOctober 29, 2018

Psychologists examine why haunted houses make us feel creeped out, concluding they give us the creeps not because of the threat they pose, but because it is unclear whether or not they pose a real threat.... Read More...

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

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How Blood Vessels Protect the Brain During Inflammation

New MRI Sensor Can Image Activity Deep Within the Brain

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AI

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Learning Transistor Mimics the Brain

Researchers Translate Brain Signals Directly Into Speech

Robotics

New Prosthetic Restores the Sense of Where Your Hand Is

Electric Bikes Could Provide Older People with Brain Boost

Spinal Cord is Smarter than Previously Thought

Psychology

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Combination Therapy May Be Beneficial For Schizophrenia Treatment

Uncovering the Evolution of the Brain

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

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Building a Bigger Brain

Shedding Light on the Evolution of Metabolism

Peering Into Little Foot’s 3.76 Million Year Old Brain

Neanderthal Gene Gives Clues to Human Brain Evolution

Neural Code that Predicts Behavior Identified

Could Consciousness Come Down to the Way Things Vibrate?

Why We Shouldn’t Like Coffee, But We Do

Lifespan and Sexual Maturity Depends on Your Brain More than Your Body

Why Haunted Houses Creep Us Out