Neural Link Between Altruism and Empathy Toward Strangers
Researchers report those who enter into an altruistic act, such as donating a kidney to an anonymous recipient, are more sensitive to a stranger's fear and pain.... Read More...
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Follow the Leader: What Sets Leaders Apart?
A new study reveals the cognitive and neurobiological processes that influence whether a person is likely to be a leader or follower. ... Read More...
How the Brain Decides to Make an Effort
A new study sheds light on the neural mechanisms behind how we make effortful decisions. ... Read More...
Callous and Unemotional Traits Show in Brain Structure of Boys Only
University of Basel researchers reveal the volume of the anterior insula, a brain area associated with emotion and empathy, is larger in boys who express higher levels of callous-unemotional traits.... Read More...
Brain Opioids Help Us To Relate To Others
Study reveals how the brain's opioid system modulates response to others in pain.... Read More...
Stress Can Induce Empathy
A new study reveals acute stress can increase pro-social behavior and empathy.... Read More...
Early Signs of Anxiety and Depression May Be Evident in Newborns
Researchers report early indicators of depression and anxiety may be evident in the brain from birth.... Read More...
More Than a Feeling: The Anatomy of Pain
Researchers report pain is a multi-layered gradual event, consisting of sensation and emotion.... Read More...
Why Some People Always Agree With Others
A new study looks at why some individuals choose to agree to others most of the time to spare themselves feelings of discomfort.... Read More...
How the Brain and Body Regulate Response to Stress
A new study combines neuroimaging and genetic testing to determine vulnerability to PTSD.... Read More...
Ability to Learning Second Language May Depend on Strength of Brain Connections
Researchers report the strength of certain brain connections may predict success, or failure, at learning a second language.... Read More...
What Are The Odds of That? Risky Gambling Choices Influenced by Single Brain Connection
Findings could help in understanding and developing treatments for gambling addiction, researchers suggest.... Read More...