Zip Code or Genetic Code: Teasing Out Effects of Genes and Environment on Health
A new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.... Read More...
social neuroscience
Social Exclusion Spurs Extremism in Those Vulnerable to Radicalization
A neuroimaging study reveals the effects of social exclusion in the left inferior frontal gyrus. The study found social exclusion can spur extremist behaviors in people who are most vulnerable to radicalization.... Read More...
Exploring the Social Epidemiology of the Microbiome
Researchers shed light on the epidemiological factors that help shape our gut bacteria from social relationships, socioeconomic status and health related behaviors.... Read More...
Negative Social Media Behaviors Associated with Depression in Millennials
Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.... Read More...
PAC1R Mutation May Be Linked to Severity of Social Deficits in ASD
Researchers report a mutation of PAC1R may be linked to the severity of social deficits experienced by those on the autism spectrum. The findings could serve as a biomarker to guide interventions and predict better outcomes for children with ASD.... Read More...
Implicit Attitudes Can Change Over the Long Term
According to a new study, our attitudes toward specific social groups become less bias over time and as we age.... Read More...
Brains of People With Schizophrenia Related Disorders Aren’t All the Same
A new study reports sub-groups of people use their brains differently when imitating emotional faces. For those with schizophrenia, researchers found no categorically different social brain functions than those without the condition, but do fall into different sub-groups that respond to different types of treatments. ... Read More...
What Predicts Teen Partner Rape?
Researchers have identified specific risk factors, including coercive control, greater age differences and physical abuse, as predictors of sexual violence in a young woman's first romantic relationship. ... Read More...
Why Are People Religious? A Cognitive Perspective
Researchers investigate both the cognitive and neurobiological basis of why so people have religious beliefs.... Read More...
Tips For A New Year Tuneup For Your Brain
Researchers provide strategies for enhancing brain health and lowering stress in the new year.... Read More...
A Tilt of the Head Facilitates Social Engagement
A new eye tracking study reveals left gaze bias is replaced by an upper eye bias when we look at faces tilted to an eleven degree angle. Researchers say the findings could help social engagement in those with ASD as the head tilt helps people focus more on the eyes, making others seem less threatening and more approachable.... Read More...
People with Schizophrenia Experience Emotions Differently From Others, Body Map Shows
Study reveals those with schizophrenia have an overall reduction of bodily sensations across all emotions, where as those without the disorder show specific patterns of increase arousal and decreased energy across the body for each emotion.... Read More...