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·April 12, 2017·6 min read

Early School Start Times Pit Teens in Conflict Between Biology and Society

Later school start times would allow teens to fully relieve sleep pressure.

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·November 21, 2023·4 min read

Genetic Links in Cannabis Use Disorder

Researchers analyzed over 1 million genomes, revealing insights into cannabis use disorder and its ties to psychiatric issues, other substance abuses, and lung cancer risks. The study, part of the Million Veteran Program, identified genetic variants linked to cannabis use disorder and its associated health and behavioral problems.

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·January 15, 2024·4 min read

Autism and Beyond: Unveiling Overlapping Neurotypes

A study has uncovered significant overlaps in neurodivergent traits among children diagnosed with autism. The research, which evaluated medical records of children referred for autism assessments, revealed that 76.2% of these children also exhibited traits associated with other neurotypes such as ADHD.

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·May 28, 2019·3 min read

How stress leads to Facebook addiction

Stress can have an impact on how we utilize social media sites like Facebook. Those who use the social network to facilitate social support during times of stress are more susceptible to developing Facebook addiction disorder.

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·June 19, 2021·5 min read

A Father’s Parenting Style Could Be Predicted in Advance of His Child’s Birth

Expectant fathers with higher levels of brain activation and oxytocin later endorsed a more "child-led" empathetic style of parenting once their child was born.

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·August 11, 2025·5 min read

Early Abuse Shapes Adult Sexual Behavior

A new study has found that sexual narcissism mediates the link between childhood trauma and compulsive sexual behavior. Researchers compared individuals with and without compulsive sexual behavior, measuring trauma history, sexual narcissism, and hypersexuality.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 16, 2026·7 min read

Study Links Sugary Drinks to Adolescent Anxiety

We know sugar is bad for the body, but what about the mind? A new study finds a troubling link between sugary drinks and the rising tide of anxiety in young people.

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·September 16, 2016·7 min read

Sound of Words is No Coincidence

Researchers investigate the association between sounds and the meaning of words.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 20, 2013·3 min read

Social Rejection May Not Prompt Same Response in Brain as Does Physical Pain After All

New research finds the pain of social rejection might not prompt the same brain response as physical pain, as previously thought.

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·August 3, 2019·7 min read

Socially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk

Being socially active in early old age can help to prevent against dementia later on. Researchers found those engaged in social activities almost daily at 60 were 12% less likely to develop dementia than those who were socially active only once or twice a month.

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·April 22, 2025·4 min read

More People Turning to Psilocybin for Self-Treatment

Psilocybin use in the U.S. has risen sharply across all age groups since 2019, coinciding with increasing legalization and interest in its therapeutic potential. A new study reveals a 44% rise in past-year use among young adults and a 188% increase among those over 30.