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·July 24, 2018·4 min read

Learning Arithmetic Refines the Primal Brain System for Representing Quantity

A new study reports gaining expertise with symbolic math refines the primal system of quantity representation in the brain, not the other way around.

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·July 23, 2018·4 min read

A Possible Origin of Human Speech

Researchers have identified a neural network in the brains of monkeys that may represent a common evolutionary origin for social communication and human speech.

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·July 9, 2018·5 min read

40 Genes Associated with Aggression Identified

Researchers 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.

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·July 3, 2018·3 min read

Researchers Uncover Secret to Intelligence in Parrots

A 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.

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·June 29, 2018·4 min read

I Am Human, Hear Me Roar

According to a new study, humans can use nonverbal vocal cues, including roars, to judge the physical formidability of others.

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·June 27, 2018·5 min read

Left Cradling Bias Linked to Better Social Cognitive Abilities in Children

A new study reports the preference for a child to cradle dolls on the left side have higher social cognitive ability than those with right cradling bias.

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·June 26, 2018·5 min read

Defining the Brain Mosaic in Fruit Flies and Humans

A new study reveals the same calcium signaling mechanism is required to generate specific classes of neurons in the brain.

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·June 25, 2018·4 min read

Striking Differences in Brain Morphology Between Wild and Domestic Rabbits

A new MRI study reveals how domestication has affected the brain morphology in rabbits, specifically in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala.

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·June 25, 2018·4 min read

Cranium of a Four Million Year Old Hominin Shows Similarities to That of Modern Humans

Researchers report the cranium of a 4 million year old hominin shows striking similarity to that of modern humans.

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·June 24, 2018·6 min read

Why 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.

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·June 20, 2018·6 min read

New Insight Into Infant Handling by Young Bonobos

Researchers 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.

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·June 5, 2018·4 min read

Male Guppies Grow Larger Brains in Response to Predator Exposure

Researchers 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.