How Fear Can Develop Out of Others’ Traumas
The endogenous opioid system may be responsible for learned fear based on the trauma of others, researchers report.... Read More...
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How Listening to Music in a Group Influences Depression
Researchers investigate why listening to music socially has benefits, and when it my amplify negative emotions.... Read More...
Recreational Cocaine: Brain Area Associated With Addiction Activated Earlier Than Thought
According to researchers, people who consider themselves to be recreational cocaine users may be closer to addiction than they think.... Read More...
Flies Are Key to Studying the Causes of Dementia
Findings could help researchers hone in on new targets and treatments for Alzheimer's and other neurodegnerative diseases.... Read More...
Newly Discovered Brain Network Offers Clues to Social Cognition
Researchers discover brain areas in primates exclusively dedicated to analyzing social interactions.... Read More...
Study of Sisters Helps Explain Dad’s Influence on Risky Sexual Behavior
A new study reveals that genes aren't the only factor in female sexual behavior, the quality of the father and daughter relationship also plays a role.... Read More...
Social Environment and Hippocampal Volume Affect Adolescent Depression
Larger hippocampal volume in combination with how safe teens feel in their community environments contribute to how depressed they feel, a new study reports.... Read More...
Biomarkers That May Predict Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s Discovered
Researchers have identified biomarkers that can help predict which patients with Parkinson's disease will suffer from significant cognitive deficits within three years of diagnosis. ... Read More...
Cell Number Determines Structure of Neural Maps
Study reports the ordered structure of brain areas is not only determined by neural connectivity, but also by the total number of neurons.... Read More...
Pet Dogs Help Kids Feel Less Stressed
According to researchers, children who spent time interacting with their dogs had lower cortisol levels.... Read More...
Beauty Requires Thought
Researchers report distractions can detract from the experience of beauty, and sensuous pleasures can also be beautiful.... Read More...
Men and Women Show Equal Ability in Recognizing Faces
Contrary to popular believe, sex differences do not influence the ability to recognize faces. ... Read More...