Humans as a model species for sexual selection research
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DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2017.1320
Abstract: Ever since Darwin, questions about humans have driven sexual selection research. While studies of other organisms are often justified as useful for improving understanding of humans, humans themselves can be useful models. Although humans present… read more here.
Keywords: research; selection research; selection; model species ... See more keywords
The future of humans as model organisms
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DOI: 10.1126/science.aau7779
Abstract: A “human phenomic science” approach could accelerate personalized medicine Ten years ago, Nobel laureate Sydney Brenner remarked, “We don't have to search for a model organism anymore. Because we are the model organisms” (1). Indeed,… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; future humans; model organisms; biology ... See more keywords
Brain Plasticity in Humans and Model Systems: Advances, Challenges, and Future Directions
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms22179358
Abstract: Plasticity, and in particular, neurogenesis, is a promising target to treat and prevent a wide variety of diseases (e.g., epilepsy, stroke, dementia). There are different types of plasticity, which vary with age, brain region, and… read more here.
Keywords: plasticity humans; model systems; brain plasticity; humans model ... See more keywords