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FeaturedPsychology·January 19, 2016·4 min readSounds Convey Emotions Faster and Clearer Than WordsAccording to researchers, the brain uses 'older' brain systems to process emotions expressed through vocalizations.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·December 14, 2015·3 min readHumans Evolved to Get Better Quality Sleep in Less TimeA new study reports we evolved to be more efficient sleepers than our closest animal relatives.Read More
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FeaturedGenetics·November 30, 2015·4 min readNewly Evolved Human Gene Variants Protect Older Adults From DementiaAccording to researchers, humans have evolved unique gene variants that help protect aging adults from neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
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