Psychological correlates of problematic pornography use: A systematic review and meta-analysis of measurement and conceptualization differences

The widespread proliferation of high-speed internet access over the past three decades has fundamentally transformed human sexuality, making explicit digital content instantly accessible to billions of individuals across the globe.…

Early psychosocial deprivation alters the refinement of neural dynamics across adolescence

New scientific research indicates that children who encounter severe psychosocial deprivation during their earliest years of life exhibit enduring alterations in how their brain activity matures throughout adolescence. Published in…

Actors of Disinformation: Issuers and Recipients of Hoaxes in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The landscape of modern American politics has undergone a profound structural shift, one where the boundaries between verified truth and strategic fabrication have blurred into standard electoral practice. During the…

Mystical experiences in virtual reality 2: Fantasy versus realism and psychophysiological correlates

For decades, the induction of profound spiritual awakenings, moments of deep cosmic unity, and transformative self-transcendence has largely remained the exclusive domain of intensive, long-term meditation practices, sensory deprivation, or…

Partisans Misperceive and Are Influenced by Dynamic Norms

Political polarization has long been identified as one of the most formidable challenges facing modern democracies, driving institutional gridlock, societal friction, and deep-seated animosity between opposing political factions. While much…

Hormone therapy before frozen embryo transfer is tied to larger babies but not to differences in early childhood IQ

As assisted reproductive technology continues to evolve and reshape modern family planning, medical researchers are increasingly turning their attention to the long-term developmental outcomes of children born through these specialized…

Pilot study of psilocybin in patients with post-treatment lyme disease

A novel pilot study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine has yielded promising yet preliminary insights into the potential utility of psilocybin-assisted therapy for individuals…

Exercise-induced activation of ventromedial hypothalamic steroidogenic factor-1 neurons mediates improvements in endurance

The traditional paradigm of exercise physiology has long maintained that physical stamina is a story written entirely in the periphery of the human body. When an organism engages in rigorous…

Curious people, resilient minds? The role of a curious personality in cognitive reserve and cognitive abilities

As modern societies experience unprecedented demographic shifts toward aging populations, the scientific community faces an increasingly urgent mandate: understanding why some individuals maintain sharp cognitive faculties well into their twilight…

Gut and oral microbiota composition is associated with psychopathic personality: a cross-sectional study

The human body operates as a complex ecosystem, hosting trillions of microorganisms that extend far beyond simple digestion and immune defense. Recent scientific inquiry has increasingly focused on the bidirectional…