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
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Those who have experienced community violence or abuse may have problems when it comes to trusting new people, even those who are deemed 'good' or morally righteous. Read More
The activity of the temporoparietal junction becomes significantly suppressed during trust decisions when people feel threatened, a new study reports. Read More
Researchers report MDMA, the main compound in ecstasy, helps people to cooperate better, but only when the other person is trustworthy. Read More
A new study reveals people with ASD may be at higher risk of being manipulated as they find it more difficult to pick up social cues about deceit. Researchers say the ability to detect lies is significantly diminished in those with autism. Read More
A new study reveals we trust, or distrust, strangers based on their resemblance to people we have experienced in the past. Read More
Children who experienced higher levels of distress and less physical contact had a lower epigenetic age than those who were picked up and held more frequently, researchers report. Lower epigenetic age, researchers note, may impede a child's ability to thrive. Read More
While research has cleared tryptophan of causing us to be sleepy following our Thanksgiving lunch, studies reveal TRP can promote interpersonal trust. Read More
Researchers find disinformation regarding a link between vaccines and subsequent ill effects have a negative epidemiological impact, even when others don't believe the stories. Read More
According to researchers, children believe the less attractive you are, the less trustworthy you are. Read More
Researchers shed new light on the neurobiology of why people trust one another. Read More
According to a new study, pupil mimicry can lead to increased levels of trust. Read More
