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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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Sleep Deprivation Leads to Symptoms of Schizophrenia

A new study reports that 24 hours of sleep deprivation can lead to symptoms similar to schizophrenia in healthy people.

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Schizophrenia Associated Gene Variation Affects Brain Cell Development

Researchers discover people missing a certain small part of the genome are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

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New Study Discovers Biological Basis for Magic Mushroom Mind Expansion

The brain displays a similar pattern of activity during dreaming as it does during a psychedelic trip, a new study reports.

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Study Identifies Predictors for Teen Binge Drinking

A new neuroimaging study helps predict which teen are susceptible to binge drinking.

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Sorting Out Emotions

Researchers discover some brain cells recognize emotions base on the viewer's perceptions rather than true emotion being expressed.

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Lead in Kids’ Blood Linked With Behavioral and Emotional Problems

A new study reports emotional and behavioral problems can occur with even low exposure to lead. Additionally, as the levels of lead increase in the blood, so do the problems.

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Potential Drug Target for PTSD Prevention

Researchers identify a drug which appears to make memories of fearsome events less durable in mice.

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Bad Learning

Researchers discover a new form of neurotransmission which influences the long term memory created by addictive drugs.

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Early Life Stress Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Brain

A new study reports stresses experienced in early life could change areas of the brain responsible for learning, memory and emotional processing.

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People with Tinnitus Process Emotions Differently from Their Peers

People with tinnitus process emotions differently in the brain from those with normal hearing, a new study reports.

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Neural Sweet Talk

A new study reports taste related words like 'sweet' or 'bitter' engage emotional centers in the brain more than literal words with the same meaning.

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Helpful Bouncing Babies Show That Moving Together to Music Builds Bonds

Moving in time with another to music helps babies to bond, a new report suggests.

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