{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f1f67000d9130011234429/65ae7cac7055260017031bad?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Human Genes, Dry Mouth Relief, Yawning Psychopaths","description":"<p>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;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Human Genes&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><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><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Dry Mouth Relief&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><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><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yawning Psychopaths&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><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><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><em>Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to get smarter with</em><a href=\"https://twitter.com/producercody\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> </em></a><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/calbits/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Calli</em></a><em> and</em><a href=\"https://twitter.com/smashleyhamer\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> </em></a><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Nate</em></a><em> — for free! Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to </em><a href=\"https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity</em></a><em> to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers.</em>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Discovery"}