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·January 25, 2017·4 min read

In Utero Conditions Can Affect Teen Brain Development

A new study reports the in utero environment can impact teenage brain development, contributing to problems with cognitive processing and emotional regulation.

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·January 20, 2017·6 min read

The Science Behind Love

A new study looks at how cognition affects love.

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·January 19, 2017·4 min read

Study Reveals How Little We Know About Each Other’s Intentions

Researchers report people need to understand what a person is trying to control by using a certain behavior, rather than trying to change the behavior itself.

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·January 17, 2017·4 min read

Mounting Challenges to Brain Sex Differences

A new meta analysis reveals no significant differences in the size of the amygdala between males and females.

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·January 11, 2017·4 min read

Playful People Are At An Advantage

Playful adults are better able to reinterpret situations and reduce stress in their lives, a new study reports.

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·January 11, 2017·5 min read

Superhero Culture Magnifies Aggressive, Not Defending Behaviors

Kids pick up themes of aggression, rather than defending behaviors, from exposure to the superhero culture, a new study reports.

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·January 10, 2017·5 min read

Revenge is Sweet: The Mood Enhancing Effect of Retaliation

A new study reflects upon how retaliation can lift mood when a person feels ostracized.

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·January 9, 2017·5 min read

Neural Connection Keeps Instincts in Check

Researchers have traced the neural connections that help us to curb our impulses.

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·January 6, 2017·4 min read

Small Amounts of Physical Activity Can Have Positive Effects on Happiness

Using data from a smart phone app, researchers discover that even small amounts of physical activity can have a positive impact on happiness.

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·January 6, 2017·3 min read

Nerve-Signaling Protein Regulates Gene Associated with Schizophrenia

A cell membrane protein that regulates neuroplasticity regulates the function of a gene associated with schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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·January 5, 2017·4 min read

The Harmful Effects of Second Hand Smoke Even Before Pregnancy: Mouse Study

Even prior to pregnancy, a mother's exposure to second hand smoke can have implications for the brain development of her offspring, including damage to areas of the brain associated with emotion, memory and learning.

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·January 4, 2017·3 min read

Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy Linked to Turning Down an Inhibitory Switch in Brain Circuits

A new study looks at how a gene associated with bipolar disorder affects the balance between inhibition and excitation; revealing a link with epilepsy.