Researchers report on how a microRNA cluster associated with the regulation of synaptic strength plays a role in controlling social behaviors in mammals. Read More
Rather than being born with a fixed set of communication skills, bats learn how to communicate, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers implicate the posterior superior temporal sulcus in our ability to process social interactions efficiently. Read More
Researchers use big data analysis and large scale neural recordings to explore how the brain remembers and recalls negative social interactions. Read More
Neuroimaging techniques allow researchers to use neural representations of social thought to predict autism diagnosis with 97 percent accuracy, a new study reports. Read More
The activity of different populations of neurons in the amygdala governs whether mice interact with their peers, or indulge in self-centered behaviors. Read More
Sulforaphane, a chemical derived from broccoli sprouts, could help improve behavioral and social problems associated with ASD, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports conventional ideas of dominance and hierarchies in humans may not be as straightforward as believed. Read More
An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences. Read More
According to a new study, people with impulsive aggression have a weakened connection between areas of the brain associated with language processing, social interaction and sensory input. Read More
A new neuroimaging study reveals real time eye contact is a basis for effective social communication. The study found eye contact between two people simultaneously activated the same areas of each person's brain. Read More
A new video game fosters more social initiation that free play for those with ASD. The game also is effective at reducing repetitive behaviors and helps improve gestural expression. Read More
