Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly

Updated on: December 12,2024

Newly discovered genetic variants linked to autism

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCell-type-specific expression of GSK3B in the developing human brain. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02806-zNewly

Updated on:December 12,2024

Studies find teens with problematic smartphone use are twice as likely to have anxiety

byKing's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPSU (problematic smartphone use) describes a pattern of behaviors, thoughts and feelings linked to smartphones that resembles an addi

Updated on: September 21,2024

Studies find teens with problematic smartphone use are twice as likely to have anxiety

byKing's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPSU (problematic smartphone use) describes a pattern of behaviors, thoughts and feelings linked to smartphones that resembles an addi

Updated on:September 21,2024

Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychotic-like experiences resemble symptoms of psychosis, but are milder, less frequent and much more common than psychotic disorders. W

Updated on: November 24,2024

Psychotic-like experiences in adolescents linked to depression and self-destructive behavior

byUniversity of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPsychotic-like experiences resemble symptoms of psychosis, but are milder, less frequent and much more common than psychotic disorders. W

Updated on:November 24,2024

Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

byPublic Library of ScienceMental health. Credit: Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany; Pixabay Content License"Unhealthy commodities" such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social m

Updated on: September 21,2024

Study finds unhealthy commodities—like alcohol and social media—are connected with poor mental health

byPublic Library of ScienceMental health. Credit: Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany; Pixabay Content License"Unhealthy commodities" such as tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social m

Updated on:September 21,2024

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

by Rinanda Shaleha,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technol

Updated on: November 25,2024

Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being

by Rinanda Shaleha,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term "screen time" has become a buzz phrase in discussions about technol

Updated on:November 25,2024

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

Updated on: July 17,2024

A novel and unique neural signature for depression revealed

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineDifference in reward response between Depression Cohort and Epilepsy Cohort. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-0

Updated on:July 17,2024

Distinct neural circuits mediate anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics, research reveals

byUC DavisWorking in a mouse model, UC Davis researchers are able to distnguish brain cells activated by a psychedelic drug. This image shows the prefrontal cortex of a mouse injected with scFLA

Updated on: November 24,2024

Distinct neural circuits mediate anti-anxiety and hallucination-like effects of psychedelics, research reveals

byUC DavisWorking in a mouse model, UC Davis researchers are able to distnguish brain cells activated by a psychedelic drug. This image shows the prefrontal cortex of a mouse injected with scFLA

Updated on:November 24,2024

Are auditory magic tricks possible for a blind audience?

byCell PressCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsMagic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks, such as pulling a bunny from a hat

Updated on: October 12,2024

Are auditory magic tricks possible for a blind audience?

byCell PressCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsMagic tricks make the impossible seem possible. Magicians have long captivated audiences with visual tricks, such as pulling a bunny from a hat

Updated on:October 12,2024

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre

Updated on: October 12,2024

AI-powered apps show potential for detecting depression through eye snapshots

byStevens Institute of TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depre

Updated on:October 12,2024

Being mentally flexible might influence our attitudes to vaccination, study shows

by Stephanie Gomes-Ng,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMaking decisions about our health is a complex and sometimes difficult process.On top of our own attitudes, experiences and

Updated on: November 05,2024

Being mentally flexible might influence our attitudes to vaccination, study shows

by Stephanie Gomes-Ng,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMaking decisions about our health is a complex and sometimes difficult process.On top of our own attitudes, experiences and

Updated on:November 05,2024

Regular light-intensity exercise can help erase fear memories and prevent PTSD, study suggests

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent

Updated on: October 10,2024

Regular light-intensity exercise can help erase fear memories and prevent PTSD, study suggests

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common mental disorder caused by severe stress. Recent research suggests that exercise can help prevent

Updated on:October 10,2024

Using social cognition to track other people's minds in communication

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: AI-generated imageLanguage and social cognition are fundamental to human communication. But how do these capacities interact? In a review paperpublishedin

Updated on: January 11,2025

Using social cognition to track other people's minds in communication

byMax Planck SocietyCredit: AI-generated imageLanguage and social cognition are fundamental to human communication. But how do these capacities interact? In a review paperpublishedin

Updated on:January 11,2025