FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 24, 2016·6 min readPoverty Marks a Gene Predicting DepressionResearchers identify a biological pathway for depression in high risk teens who come from socioeconomically disadvantaged families.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 24, 2016·4 min readCan’t Resist Temptation? That May Not Be a Bad ThingResearchers report what appears to be impulsiveness could be an adaptive strategy.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 23, 2016·4 min readExtreme Beliefs Often Mistaken For PsychosisResearchers proposes a new term to classify non-psychotic behavior that is associated with extreme beliefs and leads to acts of criminal violence.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 17, 2016·5 min read‘Virtual Partner’ Elicits Emotional Responses From a HumanResearchers have created a 'virtual partner' that is able to elicit emotional response from humans in real time.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 16, 2016·6 min readPotential Transmission of Non-Genetic Behavioral Traits From Mom to ChildA new study reports symptoms of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and heightened response to stress, may be transmitted from mom to child, and even grandchildren by multiple non genetic mechanisms.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 16, 2016·3 min readThe Transmission of Fear Between Individuals Can Be CounteractedAccording to a new study, the social transmission of fear can be prevented.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 12, 2016·4 min readA “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers, Except When TextingA new study reports the anterior cingulate cortex intervenes when driving distracted, but not when texting and driving.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 11, 2016·3 min readSocial Objects in the BrainA new study reports we may experience symbolic objects as social entities.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2016·3 min readParental Depression Influences Risk Taking Behaviors in AdolescentsA new study links parental depression with increased activity in areas of the teen brain associated with risk taking behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 9, 2016·5 min readHunger Hormones Affect Decision Making in RatsAccording to researchers, the hunger hormone ghrelin has a negative effect on decision making and impulsivity.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 2, 2016·3 min readYou May Have Already Decided to Read This ArticleResearchers investigate how we experience choices.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2016·5 min readHow Our Biases Can Affect How We See OthersAccording to researchers, the stereotypes we hold may influence us to 'see' other's faces in ways that conform to our personal biases.Read More