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
Successful social interactions for adults on the autism spectrum revolve around partner compatibility, not just the skill set of the other person. Read More
Musical anhedonia, a neurological condition where people don't enjoy music, affects 5% of the population. Researchers are exploring if this same condition could also be what impairs social bonding for some people on the autism spectrum. 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
An ecological perspective reveals how design, use and personalization of environment are involved in social behavior, identity expression and emotional experiences. 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
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
When parents play with their child, their brains show similar bursts of brain activity. The activity is linked to their baby's attention patterns, and not their own, researchers report. Read More
Researchers shed light on how the mammalian brain processes critical social information. Read More
Increasing social activity is linked to greater life satisfaction in the long term, a new study reports. Read More
A new study reports when a pair of monkeys interact during a social task, their brains show episodes of high synchronization. Read More
Researchers implicate the posterior superior temporal sulcus in our ability to process social interactions efficiently. Read More
