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Energy Drinks, Taurine, Caffeine, and Addiction: A Complicated Picture

April 15, 2019

In a recent episode of TWOH, we explore the complicated effects of taurine on the brain. … More Energy Drinks, Taurine, Caffeine, and Addiction: A Complicated Picture

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From Woodpeckers to Apes: Competition Drives the Correlation between Brain Size and Group Size

March 8, 2017

A new study of woodpeckers adds nuance to the relationship between brain power and social interactions. … More From Woodpeckers to Apes: Competition Drives the Correlation between Brain Size and Group Size

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Even Homo habilis Was Right-handed

December 5, 2016

Analysis of 1.8 million year old teeth reveal that this Homo habilis was right-handed. … More Even Homo habilis Was Right-handed

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More evidence Connecting the Immune System with Social Behavior, with Implications for Neurodiversity

July 25, 2016

A new study shows how immune activity can affect social behavior in order to limit the spread of an infection. … More More evidence Connecting the Immune System with Social Behavior, with Implications for Neurodiversity

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Why does Trauma Cause Memory Distortion?

October 13, 2015

Traumatic memories are especially prone to distortion and exaggeration over time, complicating recovery of PTSD. But could this phenomenon have once brought evolutionary value? … More Why does Trauma Cause Memory Distortion?

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