Human Genes, Dry Mouth Relief, Yawning Psychopaths

Today, you’ll learn about the 139 genes that set the human mind apart from our primate cousins, a new gel that could change the game for those suffering from dry mouth, and why psychopaths could be immune from the contagious yawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;Human Genes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>“139 Genes Set Human Cognitive Ability Apart From Other Primates.” <a href="https://www.technologynetworks.com/genomics/news/139-genes-set-human-cognitive-ability-apart-from-other-primates-381787" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Sarah Whelan, PhD. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li><li>“Comparative single-cell transcriptomic analysis of primate brains highlights human-specific regulatory evolution.” <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41559-023-02186-7" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Hamsini Suresh, et al. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Middle Temporal Gyrus.” <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/middle-temporal-gyrus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Kostas Konstantopoulos &amp; Dimitrios Giakoumettis. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Dry Mouth Relief&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>“New Microgel Lubricant Could Provide Relief From Dry Mouth.” <a href="https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/new-microgel-lubricant-could-provide-relief-from-dry-mouth-381320" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Alexander Beadle. 2023.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“How Common is Dry Mouth? Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Prevalence Estimates.” <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30517485/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Bernardo Antonio Agostini, et al. 2018.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Benchmarking of a microgel-reinforced hydrogel-based aqueous lubricant against commercial saliva substitutes.” <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-023-46108-w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Olivia Pabois, et al. 2023.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Yawning Psychopaths&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>“Why Psychopaths Are Immune to Contagious Yawning.” <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-online-secrets/201508/why-psychopaths-are-immune-contagious-yawning" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Gary Drevitch. 2015.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Psychopathy.” <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/psychopathy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">n.a. N.d.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>“Contagious and spontaneous yawning in autistic and typically developing children.” <a href="https://journals.openedition.org/cpl/4810" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">by Fiorenza Giganti &amp; Maria Esposito Ziello. 2009.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with<a href="https://twitter.com/producercody" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/calbits/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Calli</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nate</a> — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to <a href="https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity</a> to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.&nbsp; <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.