Psychology News
November 20, 2024
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Nov. 20, 2024 — Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. As many as 280 million people worldwide are affected by this disease, which is why researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model that helps to identify depression based on ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Experts have identified five elements of a brain-based condition that has emerged as a leading cause of vision impairment starting in childhood in the United States and other industrialized nations. Known as cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Defining cerebral palsy only as a childhood condition fails to acknowledge the many adults living with the ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Scientists discovered a brain circuit that allows us to regulate voluntary breathing, which connects the brain's emotional and behavioral cortical area to its automatic breathing brainstem area. The findings provide a targetable area for slowing ...
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Nov. 19, 2024 — A recently published study found that a tiny protein called PNA5 appears to have a protective effect on brain cells, which could lead to treatments ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Cognitive neuroscientists have described a brand new approach to making habit change achievable and ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A research team found that Creativity Camp, a two-week arts intervention delivered as a day camp, had a positive impact on mental health and well-being in adolescents with ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — New research has found that a flavanol-rich cocoa drink can protect the body's vasculature against stress even after eating high-fat ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Scientists reveal how sleep, especially naps, boosts motor learning after TBI, offering new insights into brain activity and rehabilitation ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — Stress is a double-edged sword when it comes to memory: stressful or otherwise emotional events are usually more memorable, but stress can also make it harder for us to retrieve memories. Now, ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Evidence has been growing to suggest that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, poses risks to the developing ...
Nov. 15, 2024 — In a new study, researchers identify the biological processes behind stress-induced aversive memory generalization and highlight an intervention which could help restore appropriate memory ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The Huntington's disease (HD) mutation eventually causes a fatal brain disease in adulthood, but a new study finds that early in life, children with ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Researchers have revealed how two neural circuits located in the brain's retrosplenial cortex are directly linked to spatial navigation and memory storage. This discovery could lead to more precise ...
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Nov. 14, 2024 — New research suggests that it could be possible to separate treatment from hallucinations when developing new drugs based on psychedelics. The anti-anxiety andhallucination-inducing qualities of ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Could social bonds be the key to human big brains? A study of the fossil teeth of early Homo from Georgia dating back 1.77 million years reveals a prolonged childhood despite a small brain and an ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Scientists have advanced their NeuroMechFly model, simulating fruit fly movement in the real world. With integrated vision and smell, NeuroMechFly v2 helps us understand brain-body coordination, ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — A team of researchers has developed a technique for diagnosing, managing and treating neurological disorders with minimal surgical ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Young people's mental health may depend on how they use social media, rather than how much time they spend using it. Psychology researchers tried an experiment with three groups. They asked one ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A practical calculator predicts the risk of epilepsy after venous stroke. The aim is to improve care for those affected, which are predominantly young ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Small cranial nerve tumors that can cause hearing loss, vertigo and ringing in the ears are often watched rather than treated, but a new study is set to change how the tumors, called vestibular ...
Nov. 11, 2024 — A new study finds that seniors who tend to mirror other people's feelings are more likely to show signs of being anxious or depressed ...
Nov. 7, 2024 — It's common knowledge that our brains -- and, specifically, our brain cells -- store memories. But a team of scientists has discovered that cells from other parts of the body also perform a ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — A new study has challenged the perception heavy social media use has a significant impact on mental health, finding little to no relationship between the two. In fact, not only does the research ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — A new cell type provides a missing piece of the neural network regulating ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — By scanning the brains of people while they watched movie clips, neuroscientists have created the most detailed functional map of the brain to date. The fMRI analysis shows how different brain ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a neural mechanism for memory integration that stretches across both time and personal ...
Nov. 6, 2024 — Neuroscientists have discovered brain cells that form multiple coordinate systems to tell us 'where we are' in a sequence of behaviors. These cells can play out different sequences of ...
Nov. 5, 2024 — Thanks to a 'natural experiment' involving 30,000 people, researchers were able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their ...
Nov. 1, 2024 — A new study involving 8,500 children from across the United States has revealed that a form of air pollution, largely the product of agricultural emissions, is linked to poor learning and memory ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — A research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important first step in optimizing brain ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — Antenatal corticosteroids (ACS) are an established therapy for pregnant women at risk of preterm birth. Researchers have found that babies given ACS had notably smaller volumes of two key brain ...
Oct. 31, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that the dorsal premotor cortex serves a 'meta-learning' function, overseeing and regulating physical movements. Once believed to be limited to movement ...
Oct. 30, 2024 — Your brain not only processes what you see but continuously makes predictions based on your experiences. This process may be less fine-tuned in people with autism, research ...
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Anti-Anxiety and Hallucination-Like Effects of Psychedelics Mediated by Distinct Neural Circuits
- The Secrets of Fossil Teeth Revealed by the Synchrotron: A Long Childhood Is the Prelude to the Evolution of a Large Brain
- NeuroMechFly V2: Simulating How Fruit Flies See, Smell, and Navigate
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- Researchers Develop Minimally Invasive Neural Interface in Revolutionary Study
- How to Reduce Social Media Stress by Leaning in Instead of Logging Off
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Novel Calculator Predicts Risk of Epilepsy After Rare Stroke
- Early Treatment for Nerve Tumors Prevents Serious Problems, Study Finds
Monday, November 11, 2024
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- New Study Challenges Social Media's Mental Health Impact
- Newly Discovered Neurons Change Our Understanding of How the Brain Handles Hunger
- What Happens in Your Brain While You Watch a Movie
- Researchers Have Uncovered the Mechanism in the Brain That Constantly Refreshes Memory
- Brain Acts Like Music Box Playing Different Behaviors
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Friday, November 1, 2024
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Study Demonstrates Efficacy of Iron Supplements for Children Living With HIV
- A Common Steroid Therapy May Influence Brain Development in Preterm Infants
- Meta-Learning of Motor Skills in the Dorsal Premotor Cortex of the Brain
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Your Brain Is Ahead, Predicting the World
- New Study Shows Combination Therapy Slows Cognitive Decline in at-Risk Populations
- The Roots of Fear: Understanding the Amygdala
- After a Heart Attack, the Heart Signals to the Brain to Increase Sleep to Promote Healing
- Healthy Brains Suppress Inappropriate Immune Responses
- Similarities in Brain Development Between Marmosets and Humans
- Combining VR and Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation: A Neurotechnology That Boosts Spatial Memory Without Surgery
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Smell Loss Linked to 100-Plus Diseases
- Discovery of Key Mechanism in Huntington's Disease Could Pave the Way for Early Detection and Treatment
Monday, October 28, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Depression: Dysfunction of Neurons in the Amygdala May Be Behind Negative Perceptions of the Environment
- Gene Named for Mythical Irish Land Could Aid Muscle Function After Traumatic Nerve Injuries
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Could a New Medical Approach Fix Faulty Genes Before Birth?
- New Formation of Neurons from Stem Cell Niche Disrupted After Stroke
- Chronic Pain Can Be Predicted Within Three Days of an Injury
- Study of Chick Peeps Could Improve Understanding of Animal Emotions
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- 'Human Mini-Brains' Reveal Autism Biology and Potential Treatments
- Live Well, Think Well: Research Shows Healthy Habits Tied to Brain Health
- Could Poor Sleep in Middle Age Speed Up Brain Aging?
- Scanning, Scrolling, and Swiping: New Research Uncovers Why Our Brains Are Effective at Quickly Processing Short Messages
- Cannabis Use in Adolescence: Visible Effects on Brain Structure
- The Decision to Eat May Come Down to These Three Neurons
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Bilingualism May Maintain Protection Against Alzheimer's
- 'Visual Clutter' Alters Information Flow in the Brain
- New Study Finds Partner's Happiness Linked to Lower Stress Hormone Levels in Older Couples
- Crucial Role of Cerebellum in Social and Cognitive Functioning
Monday, October 21, 2024
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- A New Era of Treating Neurological Diseases at the Blood-Brain-Immune Interface
- Controlling Prosthetic Hands More Precisely by the Power of Thought
- E-Flower Records Neuronal Activity With Electronic Petals
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Feeling Sleepy and Worried About Your Mental Alertness?
- Fearful Memories of Others Seen in Mouse Brain
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- How Do You Remember How to Ride a Bike? Thank Your Cerebellum
- Alzheimer's Disease May Damage the Brain in Two Phases
Friday, October 11, 2024
- A New Target for Anxiety Disorders
- Evidence Builds for Near Infrared Light Treatment in Traumatic Brain Injury
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- Magnetically Regulated Gene Therapy Tech Offers Precise Brain-Circuit Control
- Bilingualism Makes the Brain More Efficient, Especially When Learned at a Young Age
- Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Heart Disease Linked to Cognitive Impairment
- Simulation Mimics How the Brain Grows Neurons, Paving the Way for Future Disease Treatments
- New Research Identifies Key Mental Health Risk Factors for Children After Trauma
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- In Studying the Mating Rituals of Fruit Flies, Scientists May Have Learned Something About How Brains Evolve
- Do People With MS Have an Increased Risk of Cancer?
- Adding Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Training Sessions May Boost How Well Sounds Are Perceived
- Neurons Look Different in Children With Autism, Research Finds
- Scientists Create Map of DNA Modification in the Developing Human Brain
- Another Step Towards Decoding Smell
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Asymmetric Placebo Effect in Response to Spicy Food
- Echoes in the Brain: Why Today's Workout Could Fuel Next Week's Bright Idea
- Hip Osteoarthritis: Head Gets in the Way of Recovery, Study Suggests
- Mental Health App Could Help Prevent Depression in Young People at High Risk
- Ultra-Powered MRI Scans Show Damage to Brain's 'control Center' Is Behind Long-Lasting COVID-19 Symptoms
Friday, October 4, 2024
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Hoarding Disorder: 'Sensory CBT' Treatment Strategy Shows Promise
- Turning Brain Cells on Using the Power of Light
- What Happens in the Brain When a Person With Schizophrenia 'hears Voices'?
- Our Brains Divide the Day Into Chapters: New Psychology Research Offers Details on How
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
- Satisfying Friendships Could Be Key for Young, Single Adults' Happiness
- Brain Molecule Makes Neurons Less Selective, Deepening Understanding of Human Cognition
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Research in 4 Continents Links Outdoor Air Pollution to Differences in Children's Brains
- 'Who's a Good Boy?' Humans Use Dog-Specific Voices for Better Canine Comprehension
- Deep Brain Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm and Hand Function Post-Brain Injury
Monday, September 30, 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
- Unraveling the Role of tRNA Modifying Enzyme in Brain Function
- How Are Pronouns Processed in the Memory-Region of Our Brain?
Thursday, September 26, 2024
- Unexpected Role of Hippocampus in Skilled Movement Control
- How Are Stretch Reflexes Modulated During Voluntary Movement?
- Cognitive Deficits from Meth and PCP Use Are Generated by a Common Neurotransmitter Switch
- Recording the Cats in the Hats
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
- Air Pollution Exposure During Early Life Can Have Lasting Effects on the Brain's White Matter
- Brain Development: Extracellular Vesicles Facilitate Cellular Communication
- Encoding Human Experience: Study Reveals How Brain Cells Compute the Flow of Time
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Psychedelics Excite Cells in Hippocampus to Reduce Anxiety
- How the Brain Processes the Number Zero
- Common Brain Network Detected Among Veterans With Traumatic Brain Injury Could Protect Against PTSD
- Lengthened Consonants Mark the Beginning of Words
Monday, September 23, 2024
- How the Brain Integrates Pain Prediction and Stimuli
- Study of Former NFL Players Finds 1 in 3 Believe They Have CTE
- Social Media Posts May Provide Early Warning of PTSD Problems