FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2015·3 min readSex Hormone Levels Consistent With Birth Gender in Transgender TeensA new study reports transgender teens express typical hormone levels consistent with their gender of birth.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 21, 2015·6 min readFemale or Male? Researching the Complexity of Gender IdentityResearchers at UCLA embark in new studies into the biological origin of gender identity and sexual orientation.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 25, 2015·3 min readPotential Link Between Throat Microbiomes and SchizophreniaResearchers discover an association between microbes, such as lactic-acid bacteria and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·September 7, 2015·5 min readTree of Life Study Unveils Inner Workings of a CellResearchers create protein map to reveal which proteins work together in a cell.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 13, 2015·4 min readReduced Heart Rate Variability May Be a Contributing Risk Factor for PTSDAccording to a new study, U.S Marines with reduced heart rate variability prior to deployment displayed increased vulnerability to PTSD upon return.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 22, 2015·8 min readDead Man Punching: Hands Developed for Dexterity and Fist FightingUsing cadaver hands, a new study supports the theory that our hands evolved not only for manual dexterity, but also so males could fistfight over females.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·April 7, 2016·3 min readWisdom is a Matter of Both Heart and MindA new study reports heart rate variation and thinking processes work together to enable better reasoning about complex social issues.Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·April 25, 2016·4 min readA Possible Link Between Gut Bacteria and PTSDResearchers propose it may be possible to prevent or cure PTSD with the help of gut bacteria.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·October 22, 2016·4 min readOverlooked Molecules May Revolutionize Understanding of the Immune SystemIn a historic breakthrough, researchers have discovered thousands of new immune system signals. The findings hold potential implications for immunotherapies, autoimmune disease treatments and vaccine developments.Read More
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FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 25, 2016·4 min readDepression Affects the Stomach and Anxiety Affects the Skin in Young PeopleResearchers have identified that some physical diseases tend to occur more frequently in young people who have previously suffered from certain mental disorders.Read More