Columbia University researchers reveal a sensitive adolescent period that shapes adult behavior through dopamine function, highlighting the complex impact of stimulant exposure on developing brains…
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A groundbreaking study reveals a direct pathway between the brain’s habit-forming basal ganglia and the cerebellum, involved in motor learning. This connection could reshape our…
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found evidence of female-biased and equal power structures in primates, challenging the traditional view of universal…
Neuroscientists at Boston University discovered that fear memories in rodents lead to different behaviors depending on the environment’s size. This study, involving optogenetic activation of…
Researchers discover that just like in mice, human tears contain a chemical signal that blocks conspecific male aggression. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Exposure to tears led to…
Kevin Dorst’s research on U.S. political polarization suggests that rationality plays a key role in forming diverse political opinions. His concept of ‘rational polarization’ posits…
A groundbreaking study has revealed a significant connection between individuals’ music preferences and their moral values. Utilizing machine learning to analyze lyrics and audio features…
Scientists have discovered that a hunger hormone in the gut directly influences the brain’s hippocampus, affecting decision-making related to food. The study, conducted on mice,…
MIT researchers found that people’s reported media preferences often differ from their actual online news consumption, questioning common beliefs about the polarized nature of American…
A study in the Journal of Neuroscience Research suggests that regular cannabis users may have an improved ability to understand others’ emotions, supported by stronger…
A significant proportion of Americans believe in ghosts, with many claiming personal encounters. However, despite the prevalence of recording devices, concrete evidence for the existence…
Scientists have discovered a crucial region in rat brains, the frontal orienting field (FOF), that plays a role in decision-making under uncertain conditions. When this…
Child maltreatment currently encompasses four categories: physical, sexual, emotional abuse, and neglect. A study in Child Abuse & Neglect assessed definitions and measurements of child…
Human hand marked with GlowTrack fluorescent tags. Credit: Salk Institute Salk scientists create GlowTrack to track human and animal behavior with better resolution and more…
The researchers highlighted the opportunity for designers to focus on designing products that are well-made, enjoyable, and age gracefully, which would result in people both…
Creativity is the ability to generate new and original ideas, perspectives, and solutions. It is a vital skill in many areas of life, including art,…
The researchers found that people wearing masks were more likely to behave ethically. According to a recent Chinese study, wearing masks for health reasons makes individuals…
Resilience can be learned, and can even be reinforced, according to research from the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. Findings indicate that activating dopamine could build resilience.…
According to recent research, people who overestimate their health see the doctor 17.0% less often than those who accurately evaluate their health. People, especially the…
What if someone told you that they had created a personality profile just for you? Here is an extract: “You have a great need for…