FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·September 20, 2016·5 min readLoneliness is a Heritable TraitAccording to a new study, the risk for feeling lonely is partially due to genetics and these genes are also associated with neuroticism and depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 19, 2016·3 min readDrinking Beer Helps People See Happy Faces FasterA new study measures changes in psychosocial attitudes after people drink beer.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·June 20, 2016·4 min readSilencing of Gene Affects People’s Social LivesSilencing a gene responsible for the production of oxytocin can affect a person's ability to form healthy relationships and recognize the emotional states of others, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 16, 2016·6 min readSingle Species of Gut Bacteria Can Reverse Autism Related Social Behavior: Mouse StudyResearchers culture a strain of Lactobacillus reuteri from human breast milk and introduced it to mice. They discovered treatment with this bacterial strain appeared to rescue social behaviors.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 14, 2016·3 min readOxytocin’s Role in the Recognition of EmotionsA new study reports oxytocin plays a role in facial mimicry.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 13, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Could Enhance Protective Mechanisms of BabiesResearchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·March 7, 2016·4 min readLove Hormone Oxytocin Relieves PainResearchers have discovered that the so-called love hormone, oxytocin, may also help to relieve pain.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 3, 2016·7 min readHey Bro! Bromances May Be Good For Male HealthAccording to a new study, 'Bromances' may acutally generate healthy effects, especially in times of mild stress.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·February 4, 2016·3 min readResearchers Identify New Syndrome That Causes Obesity and Intellectual DisabilitiesResearchers have identified a new genetic syndrome that causes obesity and mental health problems in six families. The syndrome has an effect on the hypothalamus.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 9, 2016·3 min readOxytocin Boost Could Relieve Postnatal Depression and Improve Parental BehaviorA new study reports giving mothers with postnatal depression hormone therapy with oxytocin could help improve their parenting behavior.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 2, 2015·4 min readOxytocin Has Different Effects on Stress in Female and Male MiceA not only does oxytocin have different effects on stress between the sexes, in some cases, it can also trigger anxiety, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 27, 2015·3 min readSocial, Emotional and Behavioral Benefits of Oxytocin for Kids with AutismAccording to researchers, a five week treatment with synthetic oxytocin improved emotional, social and behavioral behaviors in young children with autism.Read More