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Role of mirror neurons may need a rethink

Doubt is being cast on the accepted role of brain neurons that fire both when we perform an action and when we see someone else doing it

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Confidence as important as IQ in exam success

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Ancient teeth hint that right-handedness is nothing new

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Review: How storytelling shaped humanity

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Review: How storytelling shaped humanity

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Practice makes perfect: Are athletes prone to OCD?

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Emotional speech leaves 'signature' on the brain

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Creativity chemical favours the smart

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Creativity chemical favours the smart

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The science of voodoo: When mind attacks body

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The science of voodoo: When mind attacks body

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Will designer brains divide humanity?

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Will designer brains divide humanity?

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Are humans cruel to be kind?

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Are humans cruel to be kind?

Why are people so mean to others for no apparent reason? Perhaps it's because a little spite helps make society fairer

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Brainy men may be healthier men

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Possible site of free will found in brain

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Morning sickness may be sign of a bright baby

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How brain chemicals can help soldiers keep their heads

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