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These research articles involve many aspects of psychology such as cognitive psychology, depression studies, mental health, stress, happiness and neuropsychology, Scroll below for more specific categories.

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·July 7, 2020·4 min read

Brain Structural Elements in Psychiatric Disorders

Comparing data from multiple neuroimaging studies, researchers found shared brain structural abnormalities between four psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They also identified brain signatures unique to each condition. Read More

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·July 6, 2018·4 min read

The Science of Superstition: Why People Believe in the Unbelievable

Researchers investigate why some people believe in superstitions. They reveal that, for many, superstitions can reduce anxiety and create a positive mental attitude. Read More

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·July 17, 2017·2 min read

Happiness Can Affect Physical Health

A new study reveals subjective well-being can have an influence on physical health. Read More

Featured Neurology Psychology

·July 30, 2012·2 min read

Brain Development is Delayed in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Researchers found that development of the cortical surface is delayed in frontal brain regions in children with ADHD. The typically developing children attained 50% peak area in the right prefrontal cortex at a mean age of 12.7 years, whereas the ADHD children didn’t reach this peak until 14.6 years of age. Read More

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·January 14, 2019·3 min read

Celebrity Suicides Cause Media Surge, But Few Mentions of Lifesaving Hotline

Johns Hopkins researchers report celebrity overdoses and suicides acquire more media attention by news outlets than coverage of national hotlines to help prevent suicide. Read More

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·February 13, 2018·3 min read

How Insomnia Kills

Researchers report on a link between insomnia and an increased risk of suicide in sufferers. Read More

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·August 31, 2010·2 min read

Neurobiological Markers For Depression

Neuroscience researchers suggest that utilizing fMRI studies could help to provide biomarkers for the diagnosis of depression. A recent fMRI study of patients with depression showed marked abnormal activations in the medial prefronal cortex. Researchers believe that by identifying the neurobiological markers for depression, psychiatrists can tailor medications and therapies to suit the needs of individual patients. Read More

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·June 9, 2016·4 min read

Sniffing You Out! Witnesses Can Catch Criminals With Smell

Could nose witnesses be just as reliable as eye witnesses when it comes to identifying criminals? A new study suggests they could be. Read More

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·June 3, 2018·3 min read

Older Men with Higher Levels of Sex Hormones Could Be Less Religious

Men with higher levels of testosterone and DHEA in blood and saliva samples had weaker religious ties than those with lower levels of the same sex hormones, a new study reports. Read More

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 16, 2018·4 min read

Innuendo Alone Can Fuel Conspiracy Theories

A new study reports innuendo alone in news coverage may fuel the belief in conspiracy theories. Researchers say news reports that imply correlations are enough to lead people to believe incorrect or false information. Read More

Diagram of the Shrunken Finger illusion.

Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 31, 2016·2 min read

Sleight of Hand: Researchers Work Their Magic on Shrunken Finger Illusion

Researchers report the visual system, not our conscious minds, are behind how we perceive an optical illusion. Read More

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·January 24, 2020·4 min read

What goes up may actually be down

Virtual reality study reveals people plan movements and anticipate the force of gravity by "seeing it" through visual cues rather than "feeling it." Read More

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