Brain Circuits Involved in Vocal Tic Generation IdentifiedResearchers have identified a brain circuit responsible for vocal tics in nonhuman primates.Read More
Animals With Larger Brains Are the Best Problem SolversA new study reports carnivores with larger brain compared to body size are better at complex problem solving.Read More
New Depression Model Outperforms PsychiatristsA new depression model is better able to predict whether a patient will respond to a specific antidepressant than seasoned psychiatrists are able to.Read More
Anxiety and Chronic Stress May Increase Depression and Alzheimer’s RiskAccording to a new study, chronic stress and anxiety can lead to an increased risk for depression and even Alzheimer's disease.Read More
Testosterone Influences Emotional Regulation in Psychopathic BrainResearchers provide a neuro-hormonal explanation for emotional regulation problems in psychopathic patients.Read More
Brain Scans May Identify Children Vulnerable to Depression Before Symptoms AppearA new study could lead o a screen that identifies children at high risk of developing depression later in life.Read More
The Importance of Interactive Play for ChildrenA new study reports on the importance of interactive play for children's social and emotional development.Read More
Study Finds No Evidence That Depressive Symptoms Vary SeasonallyAccording to a new study, there is no evidence that levels of depressive symptoms vary seasonally.Read More
Why Your Brain Makes You Slip Up When AnxiousA new study identifies a brain network that makes us stall and stumble when we're anxious.Read More
Link Between Substance Abuse and Indoor Tanning IdentifiedA new study reports of a direct link between indoor tanning and substance abuse in high school aged children.Read More
Music and Flashing Lights Turn Rats into Problem GamblersResearchers report rats behave like problem gamblers when music and light cues were added to a 'rat casino' test environment.Read More
Learning Self Management Skills Benefit People With DementiaPeople with early stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their condition and socialize with others who also have dementia, a new study reports.Read More