DNA – deoxyribonucleic acid – is widely known as the molecule found in the nucleus of all our cells that contains genetic information. It is shaped like a double-helix and made of small sections called nucleotides. Each nucleotide contains a nucleobase, a sugar, and a phosphate group. The sugar component in this particular molecule is … Read more
While humans use faces as a visual communication, they do not have a special status in the dog brain, a new study reveals Researchers found that our furry friends’ brains are not hardwired to focus on human faces, but respond with more excitement when an animal of the same species is in view. Using an … Read more
The pandemic is forcing college students to adapt to a lot of changes. One of the oddest has been what to do in biology labs, where students are expected to learn anatomy and physiology by dissecting animal specimens. Some instructors have opted for virtual labs, but others are shipping brains, hearts, and eyeballs to students … Read more
Binge-drinkers’ brains have to work harder to feel empathy for other people in pain, study shows Researchers studied the MRI brain patters of people who regularly binge-drink They put binge-drinkers and non-binge-drinkers through a pain perception test This involved pictures of injuries and then estimating the possible pain levels People who binge-drink found it harder … Read more
Animals have a ‘biological switch’ in their brains that helps them survive seasonal changes by growing a warm winter coat or adjusting their body temperature By Ian Randall For Mailonline Published: 12:03 BST, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 12:03 BST, 27 August 2020 Animals adapt to seasonal differences by flipping a ‘biological switch’ in their … Read more
Socializing at fast food joints is actually beneficial for elderly people’s brains, a new study suggests. Previous research has shown that social interaction is key to protecting the cognitive development and function of seniors. As it turns out, meeting up at a McDonald’s or a Burger King serves as a community space in which older … Read more
Despite not being able to talk, dogs process speech in the same way as humans do, according to a new study. Both dogs and human brains separately process the intonation – how a voice rises and falls – and the meaning of the words spoken. Hungarian researchers used functional MRI – measures brain activity by detecting changes … Read more
Maybe you won’t need the gym when they finally reopen! An ‘exercise PILL’ could be on the horizon after scientists find boosting levels of a liver protein mimicked benefits of working out in mice brains Researchers looked at the blood of elderly mice who exercised regularly compared to sedentary aged mice They found elevated levels of … Read more
Elon Musk claims Neuralink brain chip will eventually be able to stream music directly into peoples’ brains Elon Musk says Neuralink’s chip will be able to stream music into the brain Musk’s claim came in the form of an affirmative ‘Yes’ to a question on Twitter Neuralink will unveil more about its brain implant late … Read more
Close-up threats that invade your personal space activate the brain’s primitive ‘survival instinct’ and are more likely to trigger PTSD than those that are further away, study says Researchers saw evolutionary older parts of the brain activated for near threats But those at least ten feet away activated problem-solving areas of the organ They said … Read more