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·August 26, 2021·5 min read

Almost 600 Genetic Locations Linked to Antisocial Behavior, Addiction, and More Identified

Researchers have identified 579 genetic loci associated with increased risk of disorders associated with self-regulation disorders including addiction, ADHD, and anti-social behavior.

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·October 17, 2017·5 min read

New Imaging Approach Maps Whole Brain Changes From Alzheimer’s: Mouse Study

A new imaging system has allowed researchers to map whole brain distribution of senile plaques in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. The technique could help propel Alzheimer's research and speed up the development of new treatments.

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·February 14, 2026·7 min read

How the Brain Distinguishes Instant Treats from Long-Term Triumphs

Is your brain chasing a reward or checking off a goal? Scientists have found a specific electrical signal that could explain why depression dulls pleasure and how to fix it.

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·April 6, 2022·3 min read

Orgasm Gap Impacts How Much Women Want One

When men and women experience more orgasms in their relationship, they expect and want more. The opposite is true for women who experience fewer orgasms. The findings explain why many women place less emphasis on the importance of orgasms for their sexual satisfaction compared to men.

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·December 28, 2019·4 min read

Blind bags: how toy makers are making a fortune with child gambling

The popularity of blind bag collectible toys is rapidly growing among children. Researchers report blind bags tap into the same psychological mechanisms that ultimately result in gambling addiction, namely intermittent reinforcement.

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·February 1, 2023·3 min read

New Association Between Social Isolation and Dementia Risk Factors

Loneliness and a lack of social support contribute to a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. The findings add to the growing body of evidence linking social isolation to Alzheimer's disease.

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·May 23, 2025·6 min read

Overimitation May Not Signal Social Bonding in Toddlers Just Yet

Overimitation, the tendency to copy unnecessary actions, has been observed in older children but was previously unstudied in toddlers under two. A new study found that 16–21-month-olds showed low rates of overimitation, and it wasn’t driven by a desire to affiliate with people similar to themselves.

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·May 29, 2018·5 min read

Oxytocin and Vasopressin Flatten Social Hierarchy and Synchronize Behaviors

A new study of male rhesus macaques reveals exposure to oxytocin and vasopressin 'flattens' group hierarchy, forcing dominant males to become more relaxed and subordinate monkeys to become more confident.

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·October 23, 2016·4 min read

Survival Instincts of Fish Impaired by Climate Change

Researchers report climate change is disrupting the sensory systems of fish, making them swim towards predators, rather than away.

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·March 3, 2026·8 min read

AI Decodes the “Brain Fingerprint” of Chronic Pain

Researchers identify personalized "pain connectomes" in the brain, proving that chronic pain can be objectively measured through precision neuroimaging.

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·September 6, 2019·4 min read

Bad to the bone or just bad behavior?

How we perceive moral goodness or moral badness, as either biological and innate traits or potentially changeable, can guide whether we are willing to be lenient over other peoples' transgressions.