A Larger Striatal Volume is Associated with Increased Adult Psychopathy
Neuroscientists have identified a distinct, measurable difference in brain structure between individuals exhibiting psychopathic traits and those with minimal or no such characteristics. A groundbreaking study, published in the esteemed…
Polygenic scores for autism are associated with reduced neurite density in adults and children from the general population.
Recent advancements in neurogenetics have fundamentally altered our understanding of the relationship between human DNA and the physical architecture of the brain. A landmark study published in the journal Molecular…
Midlife Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Brain Tau Protein Years Later
A significant new study published on April 1, 2026, in Neurology Open Access, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests a compelling link between higher vitamin D…
Reasoning does hurt: deliberation is associated with heightened levels of doubt
The human brain is a master of efficiency, often relying on rapid-fire intuitions to navigate the complexities of daily life. However, when these mental shortcuts lead to a potential error,…
Midlife Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Brain Tau Protein Years Later
A significant new study, published on April 1, 2026, in the esteemed journal Neurology Open Access, an official publication of the American Academy of Neurology, has unveiled a compelling association…
Adolescent social isolation associated changes in ethanol-induced dopamine regulation in the ventral pallidum
The intricate relationship between early-life social environments and adult psychiatric health has long been a focal point of neuroscientific inquiry, yet the specific biological mechanisms that translate childhood adversity into…
High testosterone levels associated with elevated suicidal risk in male adolescents with depression
The escalating crisis of adolescent mental health has reached a critical juncture, as researchers seek objective biological markers to predict and prevent self-harm among the most vulnerable populations. A groundbreaking…
Accounting for the Demonic: Helpful and Unhelpful Factors Associated With Belief in Demonic Etiologies of Mental Illness Among Evangelical Christians
A comprehensive study recently published in the journal Spirituality in Clinical Practice has shed light on the complex relationship between evangelical Christian beliefs and the management of mental health. Led…
Primary dysmenorrhea: Severe menstrual pain is associated with lower cognitive and daily functioning
The publication of this comprehensive study in the European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology marks a significant shift in the clinical understanding of menstrual health, moving beyond…
Intestinal interoceptive dysfunction drives age-associated cognitive decline
The decline of memory and cognitive function has long been viewed as an inevitable consequence of the brain’s internal aging process, characterized by the gradual accumulation of cellular damage and…
















