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FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2016·3 min readStress Contagion Possible Among Teachers and StudentsA new study examines the link between teacher burnout and students' cortisol levels.Read More
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FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 20, 2016·4 min readSilencing of Gene Affects People’s Social LivesSilencing a gene responsible for the production of oxytocin can affect a person's ability to form healthy relationships and recognize the emotional states of others, a new study reports.Read More