Communication within the brain is key to empathetic decision-making It’s a classic conundrum: while rushing to get to an important meeting or appointment on time, you spot a stranger in dist... Read more
Until now, little was scientifically known about the human potential to cultivate compassion — the emotional state of caring for people who are suffering in a way that motivates altruistic b... Read more
Rodents sacrifice sweets to jailbreak their friends According to a study published in the December 9, 2011, issue of Science, rats can be surprisingly selfless. University of Chicago... Read more