FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 10, 2017·3 min readNicotine Withdrawal Affects the Brain’s Cognitive SystemPenn State researchers report nicotine withdrawal may blunt working memory and cognitive processing.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 13, 2017·5 min readFather’s Rejection May Increase Child’s Social Anxiety and LonelinessRejection from fathers may lead to an increased risk of social anxiety and loneliness in children and teens, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 3, 2016·4 min readWords Matter When Talking About Alzheimer’sResearchers recommend replacing war metaphors used in reference to Alzheimer's disease with words associated with resilience.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 7, 2019·4 min readSimple Drug Combination Creates New Neurons from Neighboring CellsResearchers have identified a small set of molecules that can convert glial cells into new neurons. The finding could help develop new treatments for Alzheimer's disease and brain injuries.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 4, 2022·3 min readBeating Seasonal Affective DisorderSeasonal affective disorder (SAD) impacts the lives of 5% of adults in the US. Researchers explore the best ways in which sufferers of SAD can improve their symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 3, 2022·7 min readReduced-Nicotine Cigarettes Result in Less Smoking in Anxious and Depressed SmokersLowering nicotine levels to non-addictive levels reduces smoking without worsening symptoms of depression and anxiety for those suffering from mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·January 22, 2018·6 min readNew Neuron-Like Cells Allow Investigation into Synthesis of Vital Cellular ComponentsPenn State researchers have developed a method to create synthetic neurons in order to study an enzyme involved in the synthesis of purines.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePainPsychology·September 10, 2018·4 min readAnger and Sadness May Cause Real Pain as Well as Being a Result of ItExploring the relationship between emotion and pain in rheumatoid arthritis, researchers report emotions may function as a stressor, promoting inflammation and causing pain symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 13, 2018·6 min readHow Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune SystemA new study reports teens faced with chronic family stress have higher blood pressure and worse immune response to bacterial infections. However, those who used cognitive reappraisal had lower blood pressure, despite the pressures they faced.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 21, 2018·4 min readMindful Movement May Lower Stress and AnxietyA new study reveals participating in mindful movement exercises can help to reduce stress, anxiety and feelings of sadness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 4, 2017·3 min readRemoving Digital Devices From Bedroom Improves Sleep For Kids and TeensA new study recommends different strategies, including removing digital devices before bedtime and embarking on calming activities to encourage healthy sleep in children and teens.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 22, 2019·4 min readExploring the science of decision-makingWhen faced with complex choices, people show bursts of exploration before settling into preferred options of higher value.Read More