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Evolution of pugs and Persians converges on cuteness

Through intensive breeding, humans have pushed breeds such as pug dogs and Persian cats to evolve with very similar skulls and ‘smushed’ faces, so they’re more similar to each other than they are to other dogs or cats. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the […]

Published on April 30, 2025

Study: Autism Does Not Accelerate Brain Aging

People with autism do not appear to be at greater risk of age-related brain decline, a new study says. Older people with autistic traits have no differences when it comes to spatial working memory, which helps folks remember and use information about where things are and how… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. […]

Published on April 29, 2025

In a Broken Mental Health System, a Tiny Jail Cell Becomes an Institution of Last Resort

POLSON, Mont. — When someone accused of a crime in this small northwestern Montana town needs mental health care, chances are they’ll be locked in a basement jail cell the size of a walk-in closet. Prisoners, some held in this isolation cell for months, have scratched initials and the phrase “love hurts” into the metal […]

Published on April 29, 2025