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Scientists find clue to human brain evolution in finger length: Study
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Human evolution has long been tied to growing brain size, and new research suggests prenatal hormones may have played a surprising role. By studying the relative lengths of the index and ring fingers, a marker of prenatal exposure to oestrogen and testosterone, researchers found that higher
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Mammal's lifespans linked to brain size, immune system function: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
An international team of scientists led by the University of Bath studied evolutionary differences between mammal species and found that those with bigger brains and longer lifespans tend to invest more heavily in immune-related genes.
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Engaging in household chores may improve brain health: Study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 16 (ANI): According to a new study, engaging in household chores may be beneficial for brain health in older adults. The study found that older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive health.
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Science behind Happiness and the evolution of brain size
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], October 23 (ANI): In search of the causes underlying neocortex expansion, researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden, together with colleagues at the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, previously identified a number
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Mammals' brain size, fertility may depend on who cares for offspring
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], May 30 (ANI): In mammals, the evolution of larger brain size in offsprings is linked to paternal care whereas higher fertility in females is associated with the extra care they get from individuals other than their biological parents (alloparents), a study has claimed.
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This is what stress does to your brain
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 25 (ANI): According to a recent study, stress can impair memory and can even reduce brain size in the middle age.
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