Researchers have designed a shared-laughter AI system that responds to human laughter in order to build a sense of empathy into dialogue.
Anatomical simplification of the larynx as a result of evolution allowed vocal complexity in human speech.
The female hormone estradiol helps suppress itch associated with psoriasis. The findings shed light on why men are more prone to psoriasis and offers hope for new targeted treatment for itch disorders.
Researchers report the intrinsic excitability of neurons in response to immune cell reaction to bacteria depends on the different neuron subtypes in rats.
Verrucarin A, a secondary metabolite produced by the fungus Myrothecium spp, reduced the amounts of both amyloid-beta 40 and 42 in reprogrammed cortical neurons.
A new ethical framework proposes researchers should already assume brain organoids already have consciousness, rather than waiting for research to confirm they do.
Findings reveal the brain may optimize visual information processing depending on its conscious state.
A new neuro-optics technique can manipulate memory consolidation in mouse models by hindering long-term potentiation. Researchers say eliminating local LTP in the hippocampus erased memories. The method could be used to isolate memory formation at the cellular level.
A new study reveals how anxiety affects the decision-making process in the brain, resulting in selecting more pessimistic choices.
A nuclear fragment protein activates Xkr4 to display an "eat me" signal to phagocytes.
Mutations of the ABCA13 cholesterol transport protein are associated with schizophrenia-like behaviors in mouse models.
Breastfeeding mothers with higher levels of oxytocin show more enhanced positive recognition of adult faces. The findings shed light on how oxytocin may support both continued nurturing behaviors and affects general social cognition of other adults.
