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"Speak slower human, come on!"

"Speak slower human, come on!"

The evolution of human-dog communication Vocal communication between dogs and humans has evolved to be highly effective, shaped by the needs of both species. While humans adjust their speech to accommodate dogs’ capacities, dogs have developed a sensitivity to human speech cues, even without prior exposure. Dogs’ vocalizations (or speech,

A non-invasive (huge) leap in spinal cord research

A non-invasive (huge) leap in spinal cord research

Understanding the spinal cord’s role in brain-body communication is pivotal in neuroscience. Previously considered a simple relay station, recent studies reveal that the cord is a hub of complex processing. Insights into the human spinal cord have lagged due to the lack of accessible recording methods. This knowledge gap

Neurodevelopment's dark side: brain cell cannibalism

Neurodevelopment's dark side: brain cell cannibalism

Microglia, the brain's immune cells, are essential for shaping neural circuits by clearing away excess neurons and cellular debris during brain development. Now, new research reveals that microglia not only consume dead or dying neurons but also cannibalize other microglia. This self-devouring cycle results in a form of

Limits. Can we treat Parkinson´s even before the first symptoms appear?

Limits. Can we treat Parkinson´s even before the first symptoms appear?

Parkinson’s Disease is a complex neurological disorder commonly described by its dominant motor issues like tremors and stiffness, accounting for the characteristic Parkinsonian look. But the truth is that Parkinson’s encompasses a much broader range of symptoms. Sleep disorders and gastrointestinal problems show us that Parkinson’s involves

Neuroscience breakthrough: Connecting microscope, molecules and brain imaging

Neuroscience breakthrough: Connecting microscope, molecules and brain imaging

Understanding how molecules, genes, proteins, and structures in the brain cell communicate across the brain's vast network is one of neuroscience's greatest ambitions - and difficulties. While significant advances have been made in cataloging the brain’s molecular components and mapping its connections through imaging, a

Closer or farther? How the brain processes social and spatial distances

Closer or farther? How the brain processes social and spatial distances

When we interact with others, most of our social energy is directed toward a small group of individuals. We feel almost physically closer to them. Research suggests that the way our brain processes these emotionally closer people differs from how we process those further removed in our social networks, much

Unlocking the brain's timekeepers: Clock genes

Unlocking the brain's timekeepers: Clock genes

Our brains are primed to keep track of time with the natural rhythms of the day. That's thanks to our circadian clock. This circadian system doesn’t just dictate our sleep-wake cycles; it controls a variety of behaviors and biological functions, from hormone release to body temperature. The