FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 23, 2017·4 min readNo, Turkey Doesn’t Make You Sleepy, But it May Bring More Trust to Your Thanksgiving TableWhile research has cleared tryptophan of causing us to be sleepy following our Thanksgiving lunch, studies reveal TRP can promote interpersonal trust.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 11, 2017·5 min readStories of ‘Vaccine Injuries’ Are Influential, Even When People Don’t Believe ThemResearchers 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
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 13, 2016·4 min readUgly Truth: Children Less Likely to Trust Unattractive PeopleAccording to researchers, children believe the less attractive you are, the less trustworthy you are.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 12, 2015·3 min readShedding Light on Why We TrustResearchers shed new light on the neurobiology of why people trust one another.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 3, 2015·4 min readPupil Mimicry May Lead to Increased TrustAccording to a new study, pupil mimicry can lead to increased levels of trust.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 27, 2015·4 min readSarcasm Has Creative Benefits When People Trust One AnotherA new study reports sarcasm can be beneficial to the creative process.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 5, 2015·2 min readBrain Structure Varies Depending on How Trusting People Are of OthersA new neuroimaging study shows differences in brain structure according to how trusting people are of others.Read More
NeurologyPsychology·May 17, 2012·3 min readSuspicion Resides in Two Regions of the BrainOur baseline level of distrust is distinct and separable from our inborn lie detector. Fool me once, shame on you....Read More
