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Fossil Teeth in China Reveal a Surprising Blend of Ancient Human Traits

Fossil Teeth in China Reveal a Surprising Blend of Ancient Human Traits

In a groundbreaking study published in the Journal of Human Evolution, researchers have uncovered fascinating details about human evolution in ancient Asia through fossilized teeth discovered at the Hualongdong site in Anhui Province, China. The findings, led by Professor Wu Xiujie, director of the Hualongdong excavations, challenge established theories of Homo evolution, particularly in Asia during the Middle Pleistocene era. …

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Psychopathic traits linked to distinct brain networks in new neuroscience research – PsyPost

Psychopathic traits linked to distinct brain networks in new neuroscience research  PsyPost What’s Missing in the Psychopathic Brain? Scientists Find Startling Clues  SciTechDaily Psychopaths Show Disturbing Brain Gaps—New Research Reveals the Hidden Neurological Void Behind Their Chilling Behavior  Rude Baguette What makes a person PSYCHOPATH? Scientists reveal the problem with their brain  WION Scientists have found a distinctive feature of psychopaths — smaller brains …

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Four autism subtypes map onto distinct genes, traits

Four autism subtypes map onto distinct genes, traits

Autism has long been seen as a single—if highly heterogeneous—condition. But rather than one continuous spectrum, there are distinct autism subtypes, each tied to its own genetic signature, a new study suggests. The research, published 9 July in the journal Nature Genetics, connects genetic differences to specific patterns in how autism traits appear, supporting the notion that there are “many …

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Scientists Discover Galápagos Tomatoes Evolving Backwards, Bringing Back Ancient Traits Lost Millions of Years

Scientists Discover Galápagos Tomatoes Evolving Backwards, Bringing Back Ancient Traits Lost Millions of Years

In an unexpected discovery, researchers have found that wild tomatoes in the Galápagos Islands seem to be evolving in reverse. This fascinating phenomenon, previously thought to be rare, suggests that evolution isn’t always a straightforward process. The finding, which challenges conventional wisdom, could lead to exciting breakthroughs in genetic research. Tomatoes Turning Back Time on the Galápagos A team of …

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