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Men who perceive their penis as larger report better erectile function, but not higher self-esteem

The Psychological Framework of Male Body Image Body image is a multidimensional construct encompassing how individuals perceive, think about, and feel regarding their physical selves. While much of the historical…

Links between hormonal and pubertal development, and adolescent females’ risk for affective symptoms

A comprehensive longitudinal study has identified a critical biological link between rising testosterone levels in early puberty and an increased risk of anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescent females. The…

Learning a new skill triggers both temporary cell swelling and lasting structural growth in the human brain

This discovery challenges the traditional reliance on singular measurements of brain change and offers a more nuanced "mechanistic window" into neuroplasticity. By distinguishing between temporary biological reactions to activity and…

The Friends They Have and the Friends They Want: Why Friendship Aspirations Usually Fail

A comprehensive longitudinal study has uncovered a stark disconnect between the social circles young adolescents inhabit and the idealized friendships they envision. Published in the Journal of Social and Personal…

SORLA up-regulation suppresses pathological effects in aged tauopathy mouse brain

Recent scientific breakthroughs published in the journal Science Advances have illuminated a promising new pathway for combating the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions. Researchers at the Sanford…

Investigating milk-derived extracellular vesicles as mediators of maternal stress and environmental intervention

A groundbreaking study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has identified a sophisticated biological pathway through which a mother’s physical and emotional environment directly influences the neurodevelopment of her offspring…

Female Biology Professors at Top US Universities Now More Likely to Have Wikipedia Biographies Than Male Peers According to New Research

A significant shift in the digital representation of scientists has occurred over the last decade, as new data reveals that female biology professors at elite American research institutions are now…

Prenatal THC exposure drives teenage binge drinking in female rats

Lead researchers Valentina Castelli of the University of Palermo and Giuseppe Tringali of the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome spearheaded the investigation to map the molecular consequences of…

Motivational factors and psychological correlates of AI dependence among college students: Competitive conformity, noAIphobia, and AI use stigma

A comprehensive study published in the peer-reviewed journal Telematics and Informatics has identified a burgeoning psychological crisis within higher education, as college students find themselves caught in a complex "tug…

Are AI chatbots a threat to democracy? New study explores their persuasive power

The core findings of the research reveal a shifting landscape in political campaigning. According to the study’s numerical simulations, the cost of persuading a single voter using an LLM-based chatbot…