The Evolutionary Trade-Off: How Human Brain Expansion Leads to Increased Vulnerability to Aging
A Double-Edged Sword: The Cost of Our Intelligence
Human intelligence, a defining trait of our species, has enabled us to adapt, innovate, and dominate diverse environments across the globe. However, recent research1 conducted by neuroscientists at Heinrich Heine University reveals that this remarkable cognitive capacity comes with a significant downside: an increased susceptibility to age-related brain …
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