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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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Cell Transplants Could be a Novel Treatment for Schizophrenia

Researchers see restored normal function in the hippocampus and dopamine function of rats after transplanting interneurons. The findings could lead to new treatment options for schizophrenia.

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Schizophrenia Symptoms Linked to Faulty ‘Switch’ in Brain

Researchers find some of the psychotic symptoms experienced by those with schizophrenia may be caused by a disconnection between the insular and lateral frontal cortex.

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Playing Video Games Can Boost Brain Power

Fast-paced, real time strategy video games can help train the brain to become more agile and improve strategic thinking, a new study finds.

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Brain Circuit Can Tune Anxiety

Researchers have discovered a communication pathway between the amygdala and ventral hippocampus which appears to control anxiety. The findings could help pinpoint better targets for anti-anxiety treatments.

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Female Frogs Prefer Males Who Multitask

Female frogs prefer males whose calls reflect their ability to multitask effectively, a new study suggests.

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Worms May Shed Light on Human Ability to Handle Chronic Stress

New research into the brain cells of roundworms may help scientists better understand how some humans are better able to cope with stress.

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Imaging in Mental Health and Improving the Diagnostic Process

Neuroimaging could help find a biomarker in the brain which can help correctly diagnose bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

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Researchers Debunk Myth of“Right-Brained” and “Left-Brained” Personality Traits

New neuroimaging research suggests there is no evidence to indicate "right-brained" or "left-brained" personality traits exist.

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Injuries From Teen Fighting Deal a Blow to IQ

A new study links physical fighting and fight related injuries in teens to cognitive decline.

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Study Finds Night Owls More Likely to be Psychopaths

A new study suggests those who stay up late into the night are more likely to display anti-social personality trait and psychopathic tendencies.

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How to Learn Successfully Even Under Stress

A new study finds the switch from conscious to unconscious learning systems is triggered by the intact function of mineralocorticoid receptors.

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Cockatoos Know What is Going on Behind Barriers

Researchers show that object permanence abilities in cockatoos are at the same level of apes and four year old children.

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