FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 18, 2018·4 min readLink Between Gene Variation and Language DiscoveredA new study reveals people whose native language contains many consonants carry a specific genetic variation that helps them to distinguish a wide range of sounds.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyNeuroscience·April 15, 2018·4 min readOne Gene Spurred Growth of Key Brain AreaResearchers have identified how the ASPM gene controls the growth of the cerebral cortex. They report mutations in this gene can reduce brain volume by half in human microcephaly cases.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 9, 2018·5 min readWhy Expressive Brows Might Have Mattered in Human EvolutionResearchers report expressive eyebrows allowed us to develop communication skills to establish greater social networks and express more nuanced emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 14, 2018·3 min readCompassion Helped Neanderthals SurviveCompassion and helping care for their injured may have been key to Neanderthal survival, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 27, 2018·3 min readWhy Are Some Mushrooms “Magic”?Researchers investigate the evolutionary development of psilocybin in some mushrooms. They conclude mushrooms may have evolved to be hallucinogenic to lower the odds of being eaten by insects.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 22, 2018·5 min readNew Software Helps Detect Adaptive Genetic MutationsResearchers have created a new algorithm capable tracking down beneficial genetic mutations.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 21, 2018·3 min readSchizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human DevelopmentResearchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 20, 2018·3 min readNew Algorithm Can Pinpoint Mutations Favored by Natural Selection in Large Sections of the Human GenomeA new machine learning algorithm is able to accurately pinpoint mutations in the human genome favored by natural selection.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 15, 2018·4 min readBirds and Primates Share Brain Cell Types Linked to IntelligenceResearchers reveal that, while the anatomical structures of bird, reptile and mammalian brains differ, all contain certain types of cells linked to cognitive ability.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2018·4 min readWalking Fish Suggests Locomotion Control Evolved Much Earlier than ThoughtNew research reports the first ambulatory creatures may have remained under water. Researchers report modern descendants of these creatures exhibit walking behaviors on the ocean floor.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 8, 2018·3 min readChimpanzee Self Control is Related to IntelligenceAccording to researchers, a chimpanzees' general intelligence is correlated with their ability to delay gratification and exert self control.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 7, 2018·3 min readWe’re Not Addicted to Smartphones, We’re Addicted to Social InteractionA new study reports cell phones may be making us hypersocial, rather than antisocial as previous research suggests.Read More
