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·May 30, 2021·4 min read

Sometimes, Even 3-Year-Olds Just Want to Fit In With the Group

By the age of three, children are more likely to go along with what peers say in order to follow the crowd, rather than acting out of a desire to follow authority.

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·May 26, 2021·2 min read

Significant Otter Helps Couples Communicate From the Heart

Researchers have developed a smart-watch app they call Smart Otter, that allows couples to communicate with one another based on sensed heart rate.

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·May 22, 2021·4 min read

Young Orangutans Have Sex-Specific Role Models

Young male orangutans seek out role models in immigrant adult males and female juveniles, while young female orangutans prefer their mothers or other local female adults as their role models.

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·May 19, 2021·4 min read

Alzheimer Protein App Regulates Learning and Social Behavior in the Healthy Brain

APP, a protein commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, plays a vital role in learning, memory, and social behavior in the developing brain, a new mouse study finds.

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·May 19, 2021·5 min read

Flies With Schizophrenia-Associated Genes Respond Well to Anti-Psychotics

Flies without the Rim gene or cac Cav2 channel function displayed numerous cognitive and behavioral deficits associated with schizophrenia, and had reductions in synaptic growth and neural calcium transients. Exposing the flies with Rim deficits to the common antipsychotic haloperidol reduced some of the schizophrenia-related behavioral symptoms.

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·May 18, 2021·4 min read

Mutation Linked to Autism Impairs Oxytocin-Mediated Social Behavior

A genetic mutation of Caps2 impairs the release of oxytocin, leading to problems in regulating social behavior in those on the autism spectrum.

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·May 15, 2021·4 min read

Fairness: ‘Important – but Not Enough’

While being treated fairly in a workplace setting is important, distinctive treatment, where a person's skills and qualities are recognized, also provides a sense of value while reinforcing a person's sense of inclusion. Distinctive treatment also boosts mental health.

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·May 13, 2021·4 min read

#Foodporn: People Are More Attracted to Social Media Content Showcasing Fatty Food

Social media influencers take note, posting images of fatty foods increases follower engagement, researchers report.

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·May 10, 2021·2 min read

Intoxication Brings Strangers Physically Closer

Strangers who drink together start off at a distance, but move closer together as they become more intoxicated, a new study reports.

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·May 10, 2021·6 min read

Implanted Wireless Device Triggers Mice to Form Instant Bond

A new wireless, battery-less brain implant that harnesses optogenetics can manipulate social interactions in mice.

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·May 8, 2021·4 min read

Social Network’s Relation to Binge Drinking Among Adults Explained

Those who live in neighborhoods that are considered safe, orderly, and have a more interconnected social environment are at higher risk of embarking on binge drinking episodes, a new study reports.

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·May 3, 2021·3 min read

Need to Vent? Turn to Real-Life Support, Not Social Media

While seeking support via social media doesn't necessarily harm mental health, it doesn't help it either. However, real-life social interactions can have a positive effect on mental health.