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Newfound circuit better explains how the brain recognizes what is familiar and important

A newly identified part of a brain circuit mixes sensory information, memories, and emotions to tell whether things are familiar or new, and important or just ‘background noise.’ 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 […]

Published on February 18, 2025

Even after learning the right idea, humans and animals still seem to test other approaches, study suggests

New research adds evidence that learning a successful strategy for approaching a task doesn’t prevent further exploration, even if it reduces performance. 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 February 18, 2025

Researchers Link Gene to Emergence of Spoken Language

A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans might have helped us communicate in a novel way. 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 […]

Published on February 18, 2025