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Behavioral mimicry is an important element of human social interaction – but what drives it? This study shows that perceived reward has a powerful influence on how we mimic facial expressions in others.

The Scientist Magazine recently announced the top 10 industrial companies for which to work in 2012. At the top of the list, ADInstruments stands out as a customer oriented company with a laid-back, friendly work environment.

Do particular extremes of emotions generate signature autonomic changes? If so, 'reading' people's physiological responses could provide insight into emotional status. Henderson et al (2012) examined this possibility using the microneurography technique.

Over a decade ago the rubber hand illusion was discovered. Since then, studies have investigated the neurophysiological and cognitive basis for the body-ownership illusion. This study investigated whether skin colour of the hand mattered.

This paper shows that the link between psychological stress and hyperalgesia is partly mediated by overactive spinomedullary processing pathways.

The goal of this research was to test the viability of a novel artificial mouth and tongue device, which may have potential applications in the food and flavor industry.

This study investigated the relationship between the size of crayfish weaponry and pincer grip force.

ABBC winner, Teresa Tang (Brisbane State High School), will be representing Australia-New Zealand at the International Neuroscience Brain Bee Challenge in Cape Town, South Africa. Both Teresa's school and that of the runner up, Ashly Vu (St Francis Xavier College), have also been awarded a PTB4151 Human Physiology System for use in the classroom. Teresa's success became national news when broadcast on the ABC in 2011.

This study investigated the occurrence of cardiovascular deconditioning among astronauts during long-duration space flight (up to 180 days).

Researchers find evidence for a crucial role of PKGI-α oxidation in blood pressure regulation.

Modulating neuroimmune responses during early experiences of pain may hold the key in being able to avoid enhanced future pain responses (hyperalgesia).

Dr. Terrence Sweeney, Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Scranton, has been awarded the 2012 American Physiological Society's Macknight Progressive Educator Award for his development and use of a novel cardiovascular model.

The Faculty for Undergraduate Neuroscience (FUN) Equipment Loan Program (2011) has awarded Dr. Glena Andrews a 2-year ADInstruments equipment loan for her proposal entitled "Exploring Cardiovascular Functioning in Students Engaged in Behavior Changes". Dr. Andrews currently teaches psychology at the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Cultural Studies at Northwest Nazarene University. A clinical psychologist whose training has primarily focused on neuropsychology, Dr. Andrews has been hard at work establishing student courses that cover Experimental Design, Abnormal Psychology, the Biological Foundations of Behavior and more.