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·December 1, 2023·4 min read

How Imagination Fuels Empathy and Prosocial Behavior

A new study highlights the significant role of imagination in evoking empathy and driving prosocial behavior. While empathy is multifaceted, this research focuses on two aspects: personal distress and compassionate concern. The study reveals that vividly imagining someone else's problems increases personal distress, motivating individuals to offer help.

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·November 8, 2023·5 min read

Fathers’ Mild Stress Shapes Brighter Future for Kids

A new study reveals the complex role of fathers' mental health in shaping their children's future. Mild anxious or depressive symptoms in fathers correlate with fewer behavioral issues and higher IQ scores in young children, juxtaposing the impact of maternal mental health.

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·March 25, 2023·4 min read

How the Brain’s Internal Compass Works

Findings shed new light on how the brain orients itself in changing environment, and how the natural navigation processes can diminish as a result of Alzheimer's disease.

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·March 15, 2023·3 min read

Metabolic Disorder and Genetic Differences Associated With Female Depression

Researchers identified 11 areas of DNA that were linked to depression in women and one in males. They also found depression was associated with metabolic disease in women, providing an important new aspect to consider when treating depressive symptoms.

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·January 31, 2023·3 min read

Obesity-Related Neurodegeneration Mimics Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers discovered a correlation between obesity-related neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease pathology. Losing weight, they say, can slow age-related cognitive decline and reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 6, 2023·4 min read

Women Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence Three Times More Likely to Contract HIV

Study reveals women who experience domestic abuse are three times more likely to contract HIV infection.

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Featured Neuroscience

·October 12, 2022·2 min read

AI That Can Learn Patterns of Human Language

A new artificial intelligence model automatically learns higher-level language patterns that can apply to different languages, enabling it to achieve better results.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·September 22, 2022·4 min read

A New Understanding of the Neurobiology of Impulsivity

A new genetically based scoring model can accurately detect children most at risk of developing impulsive behaviors.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 21, 2022·3 min read

No Pain, No Gain? How the Brain Chooses Between Pain and Profit

The ventral striatum plays a crucial role when it comes to choices about future pain versus future profit.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 29, 2022·2 min read

Why Are Male Mice Afraid of Bananas?

N-pentyl acetate, an odorant responsible for the unique smell of bananas, is released in the urine of pregnant and lactating female mice. The chemical produces a stress response in male mice. The findings reveal how chemical signaling in female mice protects their offspring.