(R)-ketamine restores neuronal activity in the anterior insular cortex and improves social memory in mice affected by chronic social isolation,...

A study found that individuals with pronounced psychopathic traits showed reduced anxiety-related behaviors in a mixed reality environment. The research...

Higher neuroticism, conscientiousness, being female, over 50, a dog owner, or a parent are associated with stronger pet attachment, new...

A recent study found that older men with low testosterone and high neurofilament protein levels are at a significantly higher...

A recent study found that emophilia is a distinct psychological trait, not heavily correlated with other personality traits, and is...

Higher cognitive reserve improves cognitive functioning in older adults, but stress, indicated by cortisol levels, reduces this benefit. The study...

Nature exposure slightly improves attention and executive functions in children and adolescents, supporting the idea that nature helps restore cognitive...

A new study highlights the distinct characteristics of human and machine storytelling. While ChatGPT excels in producing concise, stable retellings,...

Familiar chocolates prompt quicker brain reactions, but unfamiliar chocolates trigger stronger brain responses, especially in regions linked to decision-making and...

A study of adolescents found that anxiety, depression, loneliness, and violent experiences increase the likelihood of smartphone overdependence, with girls...

Music composers exhibit more efficient neural pathways and stronger functional connectivity in key brain regions, particularly the orbitofrontal cortex, compared...

A machine-learning system can accurately determine an individual's sex from panoramic dental radiographs, achieving up to 96% accuracy for individuals...

New research shows that higher scientific literacy, encompassing knowledge and reasoning, reduces belief in conspiracy theories by improving evidence evaluation.

Recent research found that cannabidiol reduces cocaine preference in mice and restores gut microbiota diversity disrupted by cocaine, suggesting CBD's...

Cannabis users exhibit weaker neural responses in brain regions related to cognitive flexibility during task-switching, despite showing no significant differences...