The question of how some wolves evolved into the trusty dogs that work on farms, lead the blind and curl up on pillows in bedrooms has remained largely unanswered. Until now.
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2013
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(Phys.org)—One of the challenges of understanding the complex behavior of animals is to relate the behavior to the complex processes occurring within the brain. So far, neural models have not been able to bridge this gap, ...
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(Phys.org)—Investigations into the nature of King George III's illness will reopen this year. Neuroscientists will pore over thousands of 18th century letters to and from the monarch, well known for his bizarre behaviour ...
Other
Nov 19, 2012
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Scientists have taken a step forward in helping to solve one of life's greatest mysteries – what makes us human?
Biotechnology
Nov 14, 2012
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Every week in his clinic at the University of Michigan, neurologist Joseph Corey, M.D., Ph.D., treats patients whose nerves are dying or shrinking due to disease or injury.
Bio & Medicine
Nov 7, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Our brains are constantly awash in chemicals that serve as messengers, transporting signals from one neuron to another. It's a really nifty system, although scientists still aren't clear on how, exactly, those ...
Biochemistry
Oct 16, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Dr Gillian Forrester, a visiting fellow in psychology at the University of Sussex and a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Westminster, analysed hand actions directed towards either objects or ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 9, 2012
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A genetic mutation that occurred thousands of years ago might be the answer to how early humans were able to move from central Africa and across the continent in what has been called "the great expansion," according to new ...
Biotechnology
Sep 19, 2012
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(Phys.org)—Mathematical models developed by scientists at the University of Bristol are providing new insights into why the placebo effect exists and when it should occur. Their research is published today in the journal ...
Mathematics
Aug 31, 2012
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Max Planck researchers describe Denisovan genome, illuminating the relationships between Denisovans and present-day humans.
Archaeology
Aug 30, 2012
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