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Pelvic infection tied to bacterial gene

A newly discovered gene may explain why some gonorrheal infections turn even more serious.

Neural-learning ventures

Sets of neurons may modify their activity in several ways to facilitate a basic type of learning.

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I note with some incredulity that happiness (joy, elation) in some form is missing from the list of “basic” universal emotions, and even from the extended list of 9 or 10. Is happiness not considered a basic emotion? Did ancient Hindus not experience joy and hence not express it in dance? Or is happiness considered […]

Dancing with feeling

Indian classical dance provides a new way for scientists to explore cross-cultural understanding of emotions.