Monogamy – Knowing Neurons

A Tale of Monogamy and Dopamine

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In a recent hack, private information from nearly 30 million users was leaked from Ashley Madison, a “dating” website intended to facilitate extramarital affairs. The sheer number of Ashley Madison… Read more

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The Newest Cupid on the Block: Epigenetics

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Genes are no different from individuals. Sometimes they behave in a simple, logical way. Other times, they are unpredictable and influenced by their surroundings. The central dogma (DNA to RNA to… Read more