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Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia

A new study reveals, in combination to genetics and environmental factors, placenta health during fetal development may play a role in schizophrenia. Researchers report genes associated with schizophrenia may turn on in the placenta during complicated pregnancies.

Researchers Question Effects of Hurricanes on Kids’ Brains

Researchers are conducting new studies into the effects of natural disasters, including hurricanes, on the psychological development of children. Initial findings suggest natural disasters contribute to an increased risk of PTSD in children affected.

Long-Term and Short-Term Relationships Initially Indistinguishable

While both long and short term relationships might start in similar matters, a lack of genuine attraction causes short term relationships to plateau quickly, a new study reports.

How Other People Affect Our Interpersonal Space

Researchers report the size of our interpersonal space changes in relation to the tone and content of other people's conversations.

Exercise Helps Treat Addiction by Altering Brain’s Dopamine System

Researchers report, in animal models of addiction, daily aerobic exercise alters the mesolimbic dopamine pathway in the brain.

Peer Rejection Isn’t the Culprit Behind School Shootings

Researchers report people should look more deeply into the environmental factors and mental health issues surrounding those involved in school shootings, and not simply blame peer rejection.

Electoral Outcomes Affect the Way We Treat Others

Researchers report the outcome of the 2016 election had some unexpected outcomes when it comes to how people from one party affiliation treat people who have opposite views.

Oxytocin Mediates Subjective Duration of Social Interactions

A new study examines how the hormone oxytocin helps to mediate social interactions.

The Neuroscience of Prosocial Behavior

A new study reveals the role the somatosensory cortex plays in prosocial behavior.

Goal Conflict Linked to Psychological Distress

A new study reports personal goal conflict can increase feelings of depression and anxiety.

People with Dementia More Likely to Go Missing

A new study reveals people with dementia are more likely to wander off and go missing. Researchers address strategies to help minimize this risky behavior.

New Observations Following Replication of Famous Marshmallow Test

A replication of the famous Marshmallow test has reveal some interesting new insights into the psychological development of children. Researchers report there is no indication the test was able to predict later behaviors or personality measures in children. Interventions focused on teaching children to delay gratification are likely to be ineffective, researchers say.