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·May 10, 2022·4 min read

When Eyes Meet, Neurons Start to Fire

A specific set of socially tuned neurons fire across multiple regions across the prefrontal cortex and the amygdala at different times during mutual eye contact. The brain regions are recruited to compute selective aspects of interactive social gaze, suggesting the importance of a more contemplative role during social gaze interactions.

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·May 6, 2022·6 min read

Social Isolation Can Cause Depression for Middle-Aged and Older Adults

Using artificial intelligence technology, researchers have identified both risk and protective factors for depression in middle-aged to older adults. Social isolation, the study found, was the biggest risk factor for depression, followed by mobility difficulties and health issues.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 26, 2022·4 min read

Gastrointestinal Issues Linked With Anxiety and Social Withdrawal for Kids With Autism

Researchers discovered a bi-directional relationship between internalizing symptoms, social withdrawal, and gastrointestinal problems in children and teens on the autism spectrum, reporting the symptoms seem to impact one another simultaneously.

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·April 16, 2022·3 min read

Machine Learning Predicts Conduct Disorder in Kids

A new AI algorithm assesses risk factors across three domains to predict the risk of children developing conduct disorders with a high degree of accuracy.

Autism Featured Neuroscience

·April 16, 2022·4 min read

A ‘Social’ Gene in Fish Could Contain New Clues to Autism

Mutations to the EGR1 gene disrupt social behaviors in zebrafish models of ASD. Additionally, the mutation disrupts dopamine signaling from specific neurons, contributing to mood and social behavior disorders.

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·April 13, 2022·3 min read

Family Structure Associated With Delinquency for Adolescents

Adolescents who live with single parents or in households with step-parents are more likely to embark on delinquent behaviors, researchers say.

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·April 12, 2022·4 min read

Disagreeable and Angry: What Makes an A–Hole an A–Hole?

Researchers say most people consider manipulative, aggressive, entitled, middle-aged men they encounter to be the most unpleasant people to be around.

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·March 27, 2022·3 min read

People Underestimate Others’ Desire for Constructive Feedback

People constantly underestimate other people's desire for constructive feedback, which may have harmful results for those looking for feedback.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 26, 2022·3 min read

Switching Social Identities Happens Seamlessly

Study reveals how easily we are able to seamlessly switch between different social identities.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 19, 2022·4 min read

Mine or Ours: The Brain’s Choice

The ventral striatum plays a critical role in how we view shared or private natural resources, a new study reports.

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·March 17, 2022·8 min read

How Do Social Interactions Conjure Up Memories and Emotional Responses in the Brain?

Researchers reveal how memories and fear responses can be transmitted through social interactions.

Featured Neuroscience

·March 16, 2022·4 min read

Neurons That Drive Competition and Social Behavior Within Groups Identified

Neurons in the anterior cingulate store social rank information to inform upcoming decisions. The findings could shed new light on social deficits associated with ASD and schizophrenia.