Dogs’ Social Skills Linked to Oxytocin Sensitivity - Neuroscience News

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Neuroscience Newsletter Enjoy our latest Neuroscience News updates from the last 24 hours. You can read the full articles by clicking on the headlines or the links embedded in the summary.  Dogs' Social Skills Linked to Oxytocin Sensitivity 2017-09-18 14:00:12-04 A new study reports genetic variations in sensitivity to oxytocin allows dogs to be more sociable and seek out contact with their owners. 'My Genes Made Me Do It': Behavioral Genetic Evidence in Criminal Court 2017-09-18 14:05:03-04 Despite growing evidence linking genetics to some criminal behavior, researchers report using genetic evidence is a court room is likely not to be an effective tool in persuading juries that a defendant is less culpable for their actions. Maximizing Brain Use 2017-09-18 14:10:46-04 Researchers have identified a new method that may help identify neural processes associated with optimal response to stimuli. They report the method, which utilizes EEG data, could eventually have practical applications in sports, education and Parkinson's research. Why Bad Sleep Doesn't Always Lead to Depression 2017-09-18 15:30:19-04 Researchers from Duke University report people with poor sleep quality were less likely to experience symptoms of depression if they had higher activity in the ventral striatum. Learning and Unlearning Fear: The Two Faces of Noradrenaline 2017-09-18 15:35:11-04 RIKEN researchers report neurons in the locus coeruleus play a key role in emotional and flexible learning. Reliance on 'Gut Feelings' Linked to Belief in Fake News 2017-09-18 15:38:31-04 According to a PLOS ONE study, political bias isn't all that helps shape how we perceive truth and news, trusting intuitions also plays a part. Analyzing the Language of Color 2017-09-18 15:43:19-04 A new MIT study reports languages divide warmer colors into more color words than cooler shades. This, researchers note, is apparent across more than 100 languages.

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