Sentences with phrase «adaptive value because»
This shift to phylogenetically older midbrain regions has adaptive value because these structures control fast reflexive behaviors (e.g., fight, flight, or freeze) as well as fear - induced analgesia.
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Some researchers speculate that the brain is so readily trained for compassion and generosity because those traits carry adaptive value.
The researchers concluded it is likely that ancient farmers favored the VRN - D4 variant of the vernalization gene in this region because of its high adaptive value in the local environment.
«We're thrilled to support the Keck II Laser Guide Star Adaptive Optics, because we believe in the inherent value of science and the importance of basic research,» said Cyndi Atherton, Program Director for Science at the Moore Foundation.
As the hypothesis goes, the Pacific Islander metabolism is working anabolically as hard as possible every chance it gets, because there was a clear and present adaptive value that did not exist in the majority of situations.
Also, because the cost of extras — in addition to the adaptive cruise control and the hardly used trailer hitch at 2,700 euros, the loss in value is only 41.9 percent.
Because knowing whether or not to trust others has adaptive value, the amygdala spots subtle cues of inconsistency or deception.