FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 27, 2014Sex-Specific Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow Begin at PubertyDifferent levels of cerebral blood flow between males and females during puberty could give hints to developing differences in behavior between the two sexes and sex-specific pre-disposition to certain psychiatric disorders, a new study suggests. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 9, 201840 Genes Associated with Aggression IdentifiedResearchers have identified 40 new genes they believe are related to aggressive behavior in both humans and mice. The findings deepen understanding of the genetic basis of aggressiveness. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·June 5, 2019Individuals who attempt suicide carry an increased genetic liability for depression, regardless of their psychiatric disorderA genetic liability for major depression increases suicide risk across other psychiatric disorders. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 29, 2016Alcohol Shown to Act in Same Way as Rapid AntidepressantsResearchers report alcohol produces the same neural and molecular changes as drugs that have proven to be rapidly effective antidepressants. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 10, 2017Purpose in Life by Day Linked to Better Sleep at NightResearchers at Northwestern University report older adults who suffer from sleep disturbances such as sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome might enjoy a better night's sleep by cultivating a purpose in life. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 22, 2017Touching Helps Build the Sexual BrainWhile it is widely believed social cues can accelerate puberty, previous studies have found it difficult to clearly identify the most crucial signals responsible for the change. A new study in PLOS Biology reveals sexual touch contributes to the acceleration of puberty. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 12, 2017Elephant’s “Body Awareness” Adds to Increasing Evidence of Their IntelligenceResearchers report elephants are able to recognize their own bodies as obstacles to the success of a problem solving task. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 6, 2016Neuroimaging Categorizes Four Depression SubtypesResearchers discover depression can be categorized into four different subtypes, each defined by different patterns of abnormal brain connectivity. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 3, 2020Kids three times as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy foodChildren aged between 10-12 were almost three times as likely to make healthier eating decisions after watching cooking shows that featured healthy foods. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 11, 2018Childhood Aggression Linked to Deficits in Executive FunctionAccording to a new study, children with executive function deficits were more likely to show physical and reactive aggression later in life. Researchers suggest helping children to improve executive function could help to reduce aggression levels. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 20, 2016Study Estimates ADHD Symptom Persistence into AdulthoodResearchers report sixty percent of children with ADHD demonstrate persistent symptoms into their mid 20's. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2016How Our Biases Can Affect How We See OthersAccording to researchers, the stereotypes we hold may influence us to 'see' other's faces in ways that conform to our personal biases. Read More
