Psychology Research News
February 25, 2025
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Feb. 21, 2025 — Researchers used visual threat manipulation in the virtual reality environment and thermal stimulation to investigate how the brain perceives pain. They found that the brain perceives pain more strongly when the perceived pain is out of alignment ...
Feb. 21, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a fundamental mechanism that affects the size of the pupil, namely our breathing. The study shows that the pupil is smallest during inhalation and largest during exhalation -- something that could affect our ...
Feb. 20, 2025 — Repurposing amlodipine, a commonly used blood pressure medicine, could help manage attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, according to an international ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Clinical research suggests that combining a novel agent called navtemadlin with DNA-damaging chemotherapy for the treatment of glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, could increase efficacy. ...
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Feb. 19, 2025 — A genetic mutation found in two human patients with schizophrenia also increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice with the same mutation, a rare finding of a direct genetic link to psychosis, ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — Researchers have found that a cancer outside the brain makes electrical connections with the nervous system to fuel cancer growth and aid its ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — War study in Ukraine suggests hydrodissection may reduce pain, opioid use in ...
Feb. 17, 2025 — Scientists have developed a geometric deep learning method that can create a coherent picture of neuronal population activity during cognitive and motor tasks across experimental subjects and ...
Feb. 14, 2025 — Scientists discovered years ago that the hypothalamus -- which helps to manage body temperature, hunger, sex drive, sleep and more -- includes ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — A new study led by researchers at UF Health has uncovered why males and females may experience stress ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — A fungal infection has been shown to trigger a fruit fly's own immune system to destroy brain cells leading to signs of neurodegeneration, a new ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — A study reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an accumulation of amyloid beta -- a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that ...
Feb. 12, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory -- how the brain registers the difference between new and familiar objects and forms long-term ...
Feb. 13, 2025 — Who hasn't been there? The big meal is over, you're full, but the craving for sweets remains. Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain. The same ...
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Feb. 18, 2025 — Meeting the minimum requirement for vitamin B12, needed to make DNA, red blood cells and nerve tissue, may not actually be enough -- particularly if you are older. It may even put you at risk for ...
Feb. 11, 2025 — Scientists have developed an innovative method for growing brain tumors of individual patients in the laboratory that mimic the original structure and the molecular property of the parental tumor as ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — Researchers discovered that nearly 70 per cent of suspected frontotemporal dementia patients ultimately did not have the disease in a study aimed at identifying factors that contribute to ...
Feb. 10, 2025 — A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, offering insight into disorders like ...
Feb. 7, 2025 — To evaluate the effectiveness of public video campaigns against risky alcohol consumption, psychologists used EEG measurements to examine the synchronization of brain activity in groups of viewers. ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A new AI-based tool can translate a person's thoughts into continuous text, without requiring the person to comprehend spoken words. This latest advance suggests it may be possible, with further ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — A research team has discovered that the two key pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's -- tau protein and beta-amyloid -- affect brain circuits in distinct yet synergistic ways, particularly ...
Feb. 6, 2025 — Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — Could the key to easing anxiety be hidden in our gut? Scientists have discovered a crucial connection between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior. Their research suggests that microbial ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — A new study has found that certain bacteria were associated with better memory and attention, while others were linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — Depression affects 280 million people worldwide. The mental illness has been proven to lead to changes in eating behavior. Researchers have discovered that although patients with depression generally ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common digestive disorder with unclear causes, affecting about 10% of the global population. Researchers have now discovered that opioid delta-receptor agonists ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — A newly discovered line of communication between body muscle and the pituitary gland may play an unexpected role in female fertility, according to a new study. Researchers found that a protein ...
Feb. 5, 2025 — New research has shown that diet could influence the risk of both depression and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Evidence suggests that depressive symptoms are both a risk factor for AD and a reaction ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — A paradigm-shifting study shows an experimental drug, GL-II-73, has the potential to restore memory and cognitive function in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. The study demonstrates that ...
Feb. 4, 2025 — Findings provide insight about its potential as a noninvasive ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — A new platform for studying neuroinflammatory diseases, utilizing advanced 3D bioprinting technology has been ...
Feb. 3, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered how perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep. The study could help scientists understand the neurological ...
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Monday, February 10, 2025
- Reasons for Misdiagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia
- How Does the Brain Differentiate New Stimuli from Old Ones?
Friday, February 7, 2025
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Scientists Discover Brain Mechanism That Helps Us Overcome Fear
- Improved Brain Decoder Holds Promise for Communication in People With Aphasia
- The Two Proteins Involved in Alzheimer's Disease Affect Brain Circuits Differently
- Research in Fruit Flies Pinpoints Brain Pathways Involved in Alcohol-Induced Insomnia
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
- Relief Could Be on the Way for UTI Sufferers Dealing With Debilitating Pain
- Scientists Reveal Gut Microbes' Hidden Role in Anxiety: Could Probiotics Be the Next Mental Health Breakthrough?
- Mouth Bacteria May Hold Insight Into Your Future Brain Function
- Carbohydrate Cravings in Depression
- Beyond the Gut: A New Frontier in IBS Treatment by Targeting the Brain
- Communication Between Body Muscle and the Brain Influences Fertility
- Study Finds New Link Between Food Choices, Depression and Alzheimer's Disease
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- New Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Memory Loss for Early Alzheimer's Patients
- Meditation Induces Changes in Deep Brain Areas Associated With Memory and Emotional Regulation
Monday, February 3, 2025
- Self-Assembling Cerebral Blood Vessels: A Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Treatment
- Positive Emotions Plus Deep Sleep Equals Longer-Lasting Perceptual Memories
- Innovative Program Helps Seniors Manage Stress
- A New Approach to Detecting Alzheimer's Disease
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Blood Test May Detect Stroke Type Before Hospital Arrival, Allowing Faster Treatment
- Biomarker Tied to Premature Cell Aging May Signal Stroke, Dementia, Late-Life Depression
- A Hearing Aid for ... Your Nose?
- Findings May Lead to Blood Test to Predict Risk of Postpartum Depression
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Advanced Brain Circuit-Mapping Technique Reveals New Anxiety Drug Target
- Routine Brain MRI Screening in Asymptomatic Late Stage Breast Cancer Patients
- Individual Cells Can Be Connected to Plastic Electrodes
- Empathy for Other Peoples' Pain Peaks in Young Adulthood
- Largest Study Ever Done on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Working Memory
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Delayed REM Sleep Could Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer's
- Patients With Anorexia Have Elevated Opioid Neurotransmitter Activity in the Brain
Friday, January 24, 2025
- New Drug Shows Promise in Restoring Vision for People With Nerve Damage
- Researchers Map the Brain's Self-Healing Abilities After Stroke
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Researchers Create New Guidelines to Diagnose Common Memory Disorder Frequently Mistaken for Alzheimer's Disease
- A Way for Smartwatches to Detect Depression Risks
- Hot or Cold? How the Brain Deciphers Thermal Sensations
- New Epilepsy Tech Could Cut Misdiagnoses by Nearly 70% Using Routine EEGs
- Childhood Epilepsy May Predispose to Memory Disorders Later in Life
- How Your Brain Learns from Rewards Might Hold the Key to Treating Depression
- Research Shows PTSD, Anxiety May Affect Reproductive Health of Women Firefighters
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- New Paper Creates Roadmap for the Next Generation of Bioelectronic Medicine
- 'Unprecedented' Level of Control Allows Person Without Use of Limbs to Operate Virtual Quadcopter
Friday, January 17, 2025
- Brains of People With Sickle Cell Disease Appear Older
- 'Ding-Dong:' A Study Finds Specific Neurons With an Immune Doorbell
- Brain Changes in Huntington's Disease Decades Before Diagnosis Will Guide Future Prevention Trials
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Aerobic Exercise: A Powerful Ally in Fight Against Alzheimer's
- HKU Study Shows Ruminating About Being Lonely Is More Closely Linked to Depression Than Actual Loneliness
- Memory Systems in the Brain Drive Food Cravings That Could Influence Body Weight
- A Molecule Is Shown to Produce Cognitive Improvement in Rodents With Early Alzheimer's Disease
- Researchers Identify Three Psychological Profiles That Could Determine the Evolution of Mental, Cognitive and Brain Health in Aging
- How One Brain Circuit Encodes Memories of Both Places and Events
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Scientists Uncover Rapid-Acting, Low-Side-Effect Antidepressant Target
- AI Innovation Unlocks Non-Surgical Way to Detect Brain Cancer Spread
- Global Study Pinpoints Genes for Depression Across Ethnicities
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Route of Entry for Semliki Forest Virus Into the Brain Revealed
- Brain Connectome Phenotype Linked to Cerebrovascular Disease Can Track Cognitive Decline
Friday, January 10, 2025
- Men More Than Three Times as Likely to Die from a Brain Injury
- High Levels of Disordered Eating Among Young People Linked to Brain Differences
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer's Disease
- How Deep Sleep Clears a Mouse's Mind, Literally
- Researchers Unravel a Novel Mechanism Regulating Gene Expression in the Brain That Could Guide Solutions to Circadian and Other Disorders
- Overcoming Spasticity to Help Paraplegics Walk Again
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Study Challenges Traditional Risk Factors for Brain Health in the Oldest-Old
- Study Shows Head Trauma May Activate Latent Viruses, Leading to Neurodegeneration
Friday, January 3, 2025
- Loneliness Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke and Susceptibility to Infection
- Brain Study Challenges Long-Held Views About Parkinson's Movement Disorders
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- 'Smooth Brain' Disorders May Share a Common Cause -- and Potential Treatment
- Study Reveals That Sleep Prevents Unwanted Memories from Intruding
- Herpes Virus Might Drive Alzheimer's Pathology
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
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Monday, December 23, 2024
- New Research Identifies Key Cellular Mechanism Driving Alzheimer's Disease
- Brain Map Clarifies Neuronal Connectivity Behind Motor Function
- Propranolol Reduces Tremors in Parkinson's Disease
Friday, December 20, 2024
- Poor Vascular Health Accelerates Brain Aging
- Integrating GABA and Dopamine Signals to Regulate Meal Initiation
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Getting Rehab Earlier Improves Concussion Outcomes
- Brain Inflammation Alters Behavior According to Sex, Mouse Study Finds
- Developmental Disorder Discovery Could Lead to Better Treatments for Rett Syndrome
- New Study Reveals How Brain Stimulation Improves Cognition, Decision-Making in Mental Health Disorders
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
- Dyslexia Genetics Linked to Brain Structure
- Sleep Apnea Linked to Changes in the Brain
- Study Supports New Blood-Based Biomarker to Detect Early Brain Changes Leading to Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- More Calories -- More Consumption: Individuals With and Without Obesity Both Prefer High-Calories Food, Study Finds
- Study Sheds Light on What Causes Long-Term Disability After a Stroke and Offers New Path Toward Possible Treatment
- Teens With a Reduced Response to Rewards Are More Susceptible to Depression
Monday, December 16, 2024
- Targeting a Brain Enzyme to Curb Obesity
- Every Cell Has a Story: Tumor and Immune Cell Interactions Within Craniopharyngiomas
- Researchers Discover New Neurons That Suppress Food Intake