Researchers have refined a molecule that shows promise for the prevention of Parkinson's disease.
Findings provide new evidence that autism is linked to lower empathy in the general population, and atypical empathy in ASD is not simply due to alexithymia, or emotional blindness. Researchers stress that the lack of empathy may not always be a negative quality.
When it comes to mental processing, researchers say there are fundamental similarities between autistic and people not on the autism spectrum.
Research sheds light on how damage to the amygdala affects facial recognition and gaze perception.
Young people with conduct disorder have abnormal connectivity between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, researchers report.
Study found structural differences in the prefrontal cortex and brain areas associated with empathy and cognitive control, between siblings where one displayed antisocial behaviors and the other did not.
Playing digital games on a cell phone may help reduce stress following a tough day at work. Researchers found those who played shape-fitting games felt less stressed than those who chose to use mindfulness apps.
While poor sleep can have some impact on metabolism, drinking coffee immediately after waking can harm glucose control. Strong black coffee consumed before breakfast increased blood glucose response to food by 50%.
Researchers reveal a non-coding RNA called Paupar is critical in influencing healthy brain development.
High-potency cannabis use is associated with an increased risk of addiction, cannabis use disorder, and mental health problems including an increased risk of schizophrenia, a new study reports.
Researchers suggest that, regardless of where we are from in the world, humans are hardwired to lean to the right when kissing a romantic partner. The findings could have wider implications for neuroscience and cognitive sciences, the researchers report.
A new study reveals the potency of THC in both herbal cannabis and cannabis resin has increased significantly in Europe since 2006.