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A sense of disgust in bonobos?

Researchers investigate the adaptive system of disgust in bonobos to further understand the origins of it in humans. A bonobo’s curiosity transforms into caution when food is presented with or near feces, soil, or bad smells. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for […]

Published on June 3, 2018

A filthy first — the 6 common types of disgust that protect us from disease revealed

Poor hygiene, insects or other animals that may carry disease and risky sexual behavior are among the distinct kinds of disgust that can help us to avoid disease and infection, according to new research. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]

Published on June 3, 2018

Why do some sleep-deprived people experience worse cognitive functioning than others?

The key to predicting how someone is affected by sleep loss may be found in microRNAs (miRNAs), according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on June 3, 2018