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Dopamine may have given humans our social edge over other apes

Male chimpanzees signal their aggression when they display their big canines, in contrast with humans, who show small canines when they smile. Sergey Uryadnikov/shutterstock.com Dopamine may have given humans our social edge over other apes By Ann GibbonsJan. 22, 2018 , 3:10 PM Humans are the ultimate social animals, with the ability to bond with mates,Continue reading “Dopamine may have given humans our social edge over other apes”

Cholera killed thousands in Yemen

Cholera In 2015, 172 454 cases and 1304 deaths of cholera were reported to WHO worldwide. Outbreaks continued to affect several countries. Overall, 41% of cases were reported from Africa, 37% from Asia and 21% from the Americas. Cholera remains a major public health problem and affect primarily developing world populations with no proper accessContinue reading “Cholera killed thousands in Yemen”

Insight Into the ‘Seat of Human Consciousness’

Summary: Researchers believe they may have pinpointed an area of the brain that plays a role in maintaining human consciousness. Source: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Study reveals a network within the brain that plays a role maintaining consciousness. Philosophers have long struggled to define human consciousness. Now, a team of researchers led by neurologistsContinue reading “Insight Into the ‘Seat of Human Consciousness’”

GWS study identifies a single major locus contributing to survival into old age – the APOE locus

Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is a class of apolipoprotein found in the chylomicron and Intermediate-density lipoprotein (IDLs) that is essential for the normal catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein constituents.[4] In peripheral tissues, APOE is primarily produced by the liver and macrophages, and mediates cholesterol metabolism in an isoform-dependent manner. In the central nervous system, APOE is mainlyContinue reading “GWS study identifies a single major locus contributing to survival into old age – the APOE locus”