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behavior
Coverage of behavior in the Nexus archive.
- Early bird, night owl or something else? Five patterns may define how we sleep
New research identifies five distinct sleep subtypes linked to brain patterns, behavior, and health. The study reveals how these sleep patterns correlate with various health and behavioral outcomes.
- Landmark ancient-genome study shows surprise acceleration of human evolution
A landmark ancient-genome study published in Nature reveals that natural selection accelerated human evolution by shaping genes related to immunity, skin tone, behavior, and other traits. The research analyzed genetic data from over 15,000 ancient individuals, providing insights into rapid evolutionary changes.