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August 2019 PMID 31022409

Manipulating neck temperature alters contagious yawning in humans.

Valentina Ramirez, Colleen P Ryan, Omar Tonsi Eldakar, Andrew C Gallup

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Peak: 2 in Apr 2019
across 6 sources since Apr 2019

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What people are saying

The digital discussions reflect a strong agreement with the article's conclusions, with users praising the innovative approach of manipulating neck temperature to study yawning. Words like 'support,' 'cooling,' and 'significance' reveal a positive and curious tone, suggesting the research has a noteworthy impact on understanding brain thermoregulation and social behavior, while some mini-debates touch on its practical applications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions acknowledge support for the findings, emphasizing their significance in understanding yawning mechanisms.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high curiosity about the research, often highlighting novel aspects like brain cooling and contagious yawning.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some discussions delve into the methods and implications, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Peers recognize this study's potential to influence future research on brain cooling and behavioral responses, though some see it as preliminary.

Abstract in brief

  • The study tested whether changing neck temperature affects contagious yawning in humans, based on the idea that yawning helps cool the brain.
  • Participants used warm, cold, or room temperature packs on their necks before watching a yawn-inducing video, and thermographic imaging confirmed these manipulations altered brain temperature.
  • Results showed that cooling the neck reduced the urge to yawn and the number of yawns, supporting the theory that yawning may serve as a mechanism to cool the brain.
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薬学乙女たんbot
@pharm_lady_tan · X

@kakapo_research 冷やすのにはそうした方が良いとよく言われるんですけれど、温める方はなんの研究結果も見たことないですので……まぁ、気休めですわ！ ちなみに頸動脈を温めるとあくびがよく出るという報告もあるみたいですわね (余談) https://t.co/RGyNN1wISL

Dec 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,542 followers View post →
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@TWIScience · X

Manipulating neck temperature alters contagious yawning in humans. https://t.co/5JSS3vccHO https://t.co/iEx8BxHFqd

Jun 18, 2019 · 2 likes · 4,073 followers View post →
Sébastien Goumon
@SG_PighD · X

https://t.co/LZQHVy0Mvj Manipulating neck temperature alters contagious yawning in humans

Apr 29, 2019 · 966 followers View post →
Liz Cirulli
@ETCirulli · X

Manipulating neck temperature alters contagious yawning in humans. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/FZ7ZkFsdjg

Apr 27, 2019 · 257 followers View post →

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薬学乙女たんbot
@pharm_lady_tan · X

@kakapo_research 冷やすのにはそうした方が良いとよく言われるんですけれど、温める方はなんの研究結果も見たことないですので……まぁ、気休めですわ！ ちなみに頸動脈を温めるとあくびがよく出るという報告もあるみたいですわね (余談) https://t.co/RGyNN1wISL

Dec 30, 2020 · 2 likes · 5,542 followers View post →
This Week in Science Podcast (TWIS)
@TWIScience · X

Manipulating neck temperature alters contagious yawning in humans. https://t.co/5JSS3vccHO https://t.co/iEx8BxHFqd

Jun 18, 2019 · 2 likes · 4,073 followers View post →
Sébastien Goumon
@SG_PighD · X

https://t.co/LZQHVy0Mvj Manipulating neck temperature alters contagious yawning in humans

Apr 29, 2019 · 966 followers View post →
Liz Cirulli
@ETCirulli · X

Manipulating neck temperature alters contagious yawning in humans. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/FZ7ZkFsdjg

Apr 27, 2019 · 257 followers View post →