Imbalance between serotonin and dopamine in social anxiety disorder
Study reports the balance between serotonin and dopamine may be a risk factor for a person developing social anxiety disorder.... Read More...
social neuroscience
‘Love hormone’ oxytocin improves attachment issues in people with autism
Male patients on the autism spectrum who were given oxytocin for four weeks experienced improvements in social attachment behaviors for up to 12 months.... Read More...
Young children benefit from learning with a social robot
Young children are better able to understand what they are studying when they learn alongside a social robot. ... Read More...
What people who don’t like music might tell us about social interaction
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...
Scientists unexpectedly witness wolf puppies play fetch
Wolf pups can interpret human social communicative cues, enabling them to play fetch. The findings shed light on the evolutionary behavior of domestic dogs.... Read More...
Hikikomori: New definition helps identify, treat extreme social isolation
Hikikomori, the condition of extreme social isolation, is more ubiquitous than previously believed. Researchers say modern tools to help improve interpersonal communication may have the opposite effect.... Read More...
Cities increase your risk of depression, anxiety and psychosis – but bring mental health benefits too
While the risks of developing depression, anxiety disorders, and psychosis are significantly higher for urban dwellers, researchers report there are some positive impacts on mental health for those who live in big cities.... Read More...
Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol’s toxic effects
Researchers explore the biology behind hangovers, including how excessive alcohol consumption alters glutamate, serotonin, and dopamine. The paper also examines how to reduce the effects of a heavy night's drinking.... Read More...
Watching pornography rewires the brain to a more juvenile state
From eroding the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain critical for impulse control, to damaging the dopamine reward system, researchers evaluate the impact of viewing pornography on the brain.... Read More...
Why some people distrust atheists
25% of the population in the US identify as non-religious, with 3% actively identifying as atheist. Researchers investigate why many people distrust those who identify as being atheist.... Read More...
Deepening our understanding of selfish behavior
Study identifies distinct neural processes that occur when we make decisions for the benefit of ourselves and of others.... Read More...
The empathy option: The science of how and why we choose to be empathetic
Is empathy really on the decline, as a recent study suggests? Researchers investigate how and why people chose to be empathetic, or to avoid empathy, in their daily lives.... Read More...