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·March 1, 2021·5 min read

The Human Brain Grew as a Result of the Extinction of Large Animals

Study reveals the extinction of larger animals led to an increase in the volume of the human brain, and ultimately the development of language in early humans.

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·May 8, 2021·4 min read

Bats Know the Speed of Sound From Birth

Bats map the world in units of time, unlike humans who map the world in units of distance.

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·June 21, 2021·5 min read

Men Who Perceive Their Marriage as Unsuccessful Are at High Risk for Premature Death

Men who complain of dissatisfaction in their marriages are at increased risk of premature death associated with cardiovascular events, a new study reports.

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·August 18, 2021·7 min read

First 3D-Bioprinting of Entire Active Brain Tumor

Researchers have successfully replicated an entire, viable glioblastoma brain tumor via 3D bioprinting. The bioprinted tumor includes a complex system of blood vessel-like tubes through which blood cells and drug molecules can flow, simulating a real tumor.

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·August 25, 2021·5 min read

Exposure to Sunlight Enhances Romantic Passion in Humans

Exposure to ultraviolet radiation type B increases levels of romantic passion in both men and women. The study reveals sunlight exposure affects the regulation of the endocrine system responsible for the release of sexual hormones in humans.

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·September 9, 2021·5 min read

Reversal of the Biological Hallmarks Responsible for Development of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Using Unique Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Protocol

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improved cerebral blood flow by up to 23%, alleviating vascular dysfunction and amyloid burden in elderly patients. The treatment also improved memory by 16.5%.

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·September 29, 2021·4 min read

New Research Exposes the Biological Basis of Empathy

The brain's reward system plays a key role in helping behaviors and empathy.

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·November 19, 2021·5 min read

New Tech Exposes Liars Through Telltale Activation of Facial Muscles

A new technology that measures the movement of facial muscles is 73% accurate at detecting when a person is telling a lie.

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·February 7, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Engineer Human Spinal Cord Implants for Treating Paralysis

Researchers engineered functional human spinal cord tissue from cells and human materials which, when implanted into animal models of spinal cord injury, restored walking ability in 80% of the test subjects.

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·May 24, 2022·5 min read

Mechanism Shared by Mutations in Different Genes Associated With Autism, Schizophrenia, and Other Conditions Discovered

Researchers have identified a mechanism shared by mutations in the SHANK3 and ADNP genes. The genes have been associated with the development of ASD and schizophrenia.

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·July 12, 2022·6 min read

Sleep Provides a Major Key to the Mystery of Consciousness

During sleep, the brain analyzes auditory input but is unable to focus on the sound or identify the noise; therefore no conscious awareness of the stimuli occurs.

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·July 19, 2022·4 min read

Going to the Beach? Planning a Hike? Be Prepared: Men Will Be Much Hungrier!

In males, sun exposure activates the p53 protein which signals to the body to produce the appetite-associated ghrelin hormone. In women, estrogen blocks the interaction between p53 and ghrelin, reducing the urge to eat following sun exposure.