Gender Bias Sways How We Perceive Competence in Faces
A new study reports faces of people we believe to be more competent are also perceived to be more masculine.... Read More...
Psychology
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Computers Can Spot the Difference Between Healthy Brains and Those with Dissociative Identity Disorder
Machine learning algorithms were able to distinguish, with 73% accuracy, neurobiological differences between those with dissociative identity disorder and those without the condition.... Read More...
Link Between Neonatal Vitamin D Deficiency and Schizophrenia Confirmed
A new study confirms the link between vitamin D deficiency in newborns and an increased risk of schizophrenia later in life. Researchers report those born with a vitamin D deficiency had a 44% increased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia as adults.... Read More...
Friend or Foe? Brain Area That Controls Social Memory Also Triggers Aggression
A new study reports the CA2 region of the hippocampus controls both higher order cognition, like social memory, and instinctual behaviors, such as aggression. The findings could shed light on why abnormal social behaviors may occur in schizophrenia and other psychiatric illnesses.... Read More...
The Complicated Relationship Between Social Media and Depression
A new study reveals a correlation between the passive use of social media and depression symptoms such as loneliness and fatigue. ... Read More...
Mothers Whose Responses to Infants’ Facial Cues Increase Reports Stronger Bonds with Babies
Researchers report increases in cortical responses to infants' faces between the prenatal to postnatal period is associated with more positive relationships with the baby after birth.... Read More...
New Insights Into Loss of Pleasure in Depression
A new study reveals a brain region that contributes to anhedonia, the loss of pleasure, in those with depression. The study also shows how ketamine acts on this brain region, explaining why the drug appears to be so effective at treating anhedonia.... Read More...
Boys with Social Difficulties More Susceptible to Early Substance Use
A new study reports boys with social skill problems during sixth grade are more likely to develop substance use issues by grade eight. ... Read More...
The Scientific Signs You Are In a Relationship with a Psychopath
Researchers reveal the neurobiology and typical behavior associated with psychopathic personalities. The paper explores the red flags that might mean you are in a relationship with a psychopath.
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I’ll Believe It When I Meme It
Researchers say memes may seem harmless, but they have the potential to spread damaging messages. A new study found memes that spread prejudiced messages are more likely to be believed if they are paired with endorsements from like-minded people.... Read More...
Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders: Mouse Study
Female mice who experienced early life stress developed problems and had fewer neurons in areas of the brain responsible for regulating emotions and making sense of rules, researchers report.... Read More...
Schizophrenia Symptoms Alleviated: Mouse Study
Researchers have alleviated schizophrenia symptoms in mice by restoring the ErbB4 receptor.... Read More...