FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 22, 2015·2 min readHaving a Romantic Partner Present Can Make Pain Feel WorseWhile many might think that having a partner with them during a painful medical procedure helps, a new study reports this can actually make the pain feel worse.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 2, 2014·5 min readBrain Link to Primacy in PrimatesSocial status can determine differences between sizes of different brain regions in primates, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 29, 2014·4 min readResearchers Identify Origin and Purpose of the Facial Expression for AngerA new study reports on the functional advantages which caused the specific appearance of the human's angry face to evolve.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 27, 2014·3 min readStudy Finds Gaming Augments Players’ Social LivesOffline social behavior isn't being replaced in those who play games online, instead gaming expanding players' social lives, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 19, 2014·2 min readBeautiful but Sad Music Can Help People Feel BetterListening to music considered to be beautiful but sad can help elevate mood when people feel blue, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·December 23, 2013·3 min readResearchers Identify Gene That Influences the Ability to Remember FacesA new study reports the oxytocin receptor plays a special role in the ability to remember faces.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 21, 2013·2 min readPlaying Computer Games Makes Brains Feel and Think AlikePlaying computer games can bring players' brain activity and emotional responses into unison, a new study finds.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 5, 2013·6 min readEffects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your GenesChronic stress alters gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. The change leads to an overabundance of inflammation, which is linked to many negative health effects, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 18, 2013·2 min readResearchers Find Brain is Activated More Strongly by Watching the Suffering of Hateful PeoplePart of the brain associated with empathy showed stronger activation when study participants watched the suffering of hateful people, as opposed to those who were more likable, researchers discover.Read More
AutismFeatured·October 17, 2013·2 min readVideo Could Transform How Schools Serve Teens With AutismResearchers find video-based teaching can help autistic teens learn and use important social skills.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 15, 2013·2 min readIndividuals Genetically Predisposed to Anxiousness May Be Less Likely to Volunteer and Help OthersResearchers find a genetic component to pro-social behavior is also linked to social anxiety.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 11, 2013·3 min readPhysical Attractiveness Impacts One’s MemoryResearchers discover the attractiveness of others can impact how much we lie and the extent to which others believe those misrepresentations of the truth.Read More