Does ants have consciousness?

Does ants have consciousness? The ACT has little to say about such neuroanatomical theories: since an ant colony is not literally a brain (despite salient similarities, Hofstadter 1981), there is no possibility of consciousness in an ant colony according to any neuroanatomical theory. Are worms aware? Building on others’ work that found the one-millimeter worms […]

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Does taking cholesterol medication make you lose weight?

Does taking cholesterol medication make you lose weight? Statins may improve gut microbiota and help shed weight in obese individuals, finds a new study. What are the side effects of medication for treating high cholesterol? Common side effects of cholesterol drugs include: Diarrhea. Constipation. Nausea. Stomach cramps. Muscle soreness, pain, or weakness. Vomiting. Headache. Dizziness. […]

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Can primates have autism?

Can primates have autism? Not enough for a diagnosis But in principle, this research shows monkeys can display behaviour that is similar to that seen in humans with autism. What’s more, the common patterns of brain disruptions seen in both monkeys and humans are linked to genetic differences associated with autism in humans. Can other […]

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Is go to transitive?

Is go to transitive? “Go” is not a transitive verb: “go” does not require an object to present a completed idea. What type of verb is go? The verb go is an irregular verb in the English language (see English irregular verbs). It has a wide range of uses; its basic meaning is “to move […]

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