Click Here to Read: Neuroscience of Love, an interview with Larry Young, interviewed by Brian Lehrer on the on the WNYC website on September 20, 20112
Category: Science News
Orca Mothers Coddle Adult Sons, Study Finds
Click here to read “Orca Mothers Coddle Adult Sons, Study Finds” by Sindya N. Bhanoo from The New York Times on September 17, 2012.
Humans, pilot whales and killer whales are the only known species in which females have a prolonged period of menopause — a time of life when they cannot reproduce. Now, a study in the journal Science reports the purpose that menopause serves in orcas: for females to care for their sons and make sure their genes are passed on to future generations.
Differences Between Men and Women
The psychopathic trait successful presidents have in common
Click here to read “The psychopathic trait successful presidents have in common” by Maia Szalavitz from Time.com on September 13, 2012.
Political partisans delight in labeling opposition leaders as malign or even psychopathic — but it turns out that U.S. presidents with high levels of certain psychopathic traits may actually do better on the job, no matter what their party affiliation, according to new research.
What the brain draws from: Art and neuroscience
Click here to read “What the brain draws from: Art and neuroscience” by Elizabeth Landau from CNN.com on September 15, 2012.
The human brain is wired in such a way that we can make sense of lines, colors and patterns on a flat canvas. Artists throughout human history have figured out ways to create illusions such as depth and brightness that aren’t actually there but make works of art seem somehow more real.
Scientists shocked to find antibiotics alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia
Click Here to Read: Scientists shocked to find antibiotics alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia Chance discovery of link between acne drug and psychosis may unlock secrets of mental illness by Jeremy Laurance on The Independent website on March 02, 2012.
The brain of a person shortly after diagnosis with schizophrenia (top) showing it relatively unscathed. Five years later, there is substantial loss of grey matter (above). Damage starts in the outer regions of the brain and spreads to all parts over the years. Patients with the worst tissue loss tend to have the worst symptoms.
Early Music Lessons Have Longtime Benefits
Click here to read “Early Music Lessons Have Longtime Benefits” by Perri Klass, M.D. from The New York Times on September 10, 2012.
When children learn to play a musical instrument, they strengthen a range of auditory skills. Recent studies suggest that these benefits extend all through life, at least for those who continue to be engaged with music.
