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New research unravels the origins of cumulative culture in human evolution

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Oldowan core, Koobi Fora, Kenya (First period, below baselines). Credit: Curry, Michael. 2020. Oldowan core, Koobi Forums. Museum of Stone Tools. Retrieved June 10, 2024. From: https://une.pedestal3d.com/r/DGHMTdkn4_ Our modern culture and technology emerge from millennia of cultural knowledge that has been continually collected and reinterpreted. We are all the culmination of thousands of generations that … Read more

Chilling discovery: Discovery of ancient proteins could redefine the way we treat pain

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New research at Arizona State University examines the evolution and function of the TRPM8 protein, with the goal of developing non-addictive painkillers that avoid side effects of temperature regulation, potentially revolutionizing the treatment of chronic pain. The detection of menthol predates the sensation of cold, suggesting separate activation mechanisms that can be distinguished. This differentiation … Read more