Research on some non-human primates, for example, has shown that some yawn-like displays, known as social tension or aggressive yawns, appear to hold a communicative function and are used as a threat display of
Individuals differ, of course, because biological processes are inherently variable. Even so, environmentally induced variation is such that understanding the mechanisms underlying plasticity has moved to centre stage of current research. The term 'plasticity' refers to the changeable character of matter....
In primates, about 90% of the cerebral cortex comprises the six-layered isocortex. The Ancient Greek term ‘isos’ means ‘equal’ or ‘same’. All areas of the isocortex have a similar appearance, although detailed analyses uncover regional differences that are used to subdivide the isocortex...
Dunbar also worked with biologists to see if his hypothesis applies to other mammals besides primates. When they looked at meat eating mammals, carnivores, they found that the ones with a larger neocortex also have a bigger social group. And the number of individuals in that group is predicted...
SHORT-term memoryORIGIN of languagesCOGNITIVE processing of languageCOMPARATIVE linguisticsCognitive and emotional processes are now known to be intertwined and thus the limbic system that underlies emotions is important for human brain evolution, including the evolution of circuits supporting language. The ...
Social homeostasis—the need to socialize Humans have an evolutionarily hardwired need to socialize—though it may not feel like it when deciding between a dinner invite and rewatching "Schitt's Creek." From insects to primates, maintaining social networks iscritical for survivalin theanimal kingdo...
Despite considerable global investment, only 60% of people who live with HIV currently receive antiretroviral therapy. The sustainability of current programmes remains unknown and key incidence rates are declining only modestly. Given the complexities an
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打个比方就好比每天晚上你的电脑或者手机要进入维护模式,进行磁盘碎片整理(memory 的转移和索引),安装固件更新漏洞补丁(增强免疫系统功能)之类的,喝醉昏睡过去大概就等价于强行拔掉电源——虽然两种情况电脑都黑屏了,但是第二天重启的时候立刻就会知道区别很大。而熬夜晚睡则相当于长期运行内存效率低下、没有补丁的“裸奔...
Which of the following is not a placental mammal? (a) Primates (b) Kangaroos (c) Hoofed ungulates (d) None of the above. Fill in the blank. Hagfishes are ___. (a) Parasitic (b) Predateous (c) Omnivorous (d) Herbivorous (e) None of the above....