What the Nose Reveals About Our Relationship With EmotionsThose with alexithymia, a psychological condition in which people have difficulty in the emotions they are experiencing, may also have an altered physiological response to olfactory stimulation, researchers report.Read More
Researchers Link Regular Marijuana Use to More SexContrary to popular conceptions that marijuana may impair sexual desire and performance, a new study reveals frequent marijuana use is associated with increased coital frequency.Read More
How the Brain Reacts to Difficult Moral IssuesAccording to researchers, familial relationships in movies affect the reactions in the viewer's brain to moral dilemma addressed between characters.Read More
Sacrificing One Life to Save Others: Psychopaths’ Force for ‘Greater Good’The force by which a person embarks upon a utilitarian act may be predicted by psychopathic traits, a new study reports.Read More
Gut Bacteria May Predict PTSD RiskPeople with PTSD had lower levels of three different gut bacteria than individuals who experienced trauma but didn't develop the disorder, a new study reports.Read More
Mysterious DNA Modification Seen in Stress ResponseWhen under stress, adenine methylation increases up to four times, a new Emory study reports.Read More
Brain Region That Motivates Behavior Change DiscoveredResearchers report neurons in the posterior cingulate cortex ramp up activity prior to divergent behavior.Read More
Support for Populist Ideologies Linked to National Narcissism and Feelings of DisadvantageUniversity of Kent researchers report people who believe they are disadvantaged are more likely to have an unrealistic belief in the greatness of their country and support populist ideologies.Read More
Self Esteem Mapped in the Human BrainUCL researchers use a new math equation to identify brain signals that explain why our self esteem rises, or lowers, when we find out what others think of us.Read More
Daydreaming is Good – It Means You Are SmartA new study reveals people who report more frequent daydreaming scored higher on tests of intelligence and creativity. MRI scans also reveals more efficient brain systems for frequent daydreamers.Read More
Activation of Immune T Cells Leads to Behavioral ChangesA new Nature Immunology study reveals immune cells alter the body's metabolism when activated, leading to changes in behavior.Read More
New Autism Study A “Shocking Wake-Up Call” For SocietyPeople who express certain autistic traits, such as communication and social difficulties, but without a diagnosis of ASD, are at increased risk of suicide, a new study reports.Read More