The effects of caffeine on short-latency afferent inhibition measured with paired-pulse conventional and threshold-tracking TMS

A comprehensive new study conducted by researchers at the Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome has identified that the consumption of caffeine, in doses equivalent to approximately two standard cups of…

Moderating Effects on the Link between Violent Pornography and Sexual Aggression

Recent research published in the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior has established a significant correlation between the consumption of violent pornography and an increased likelihood of committing sexual aggression among…

The effects of social media abstinence on affective well-being and life satisfaction: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

For years, the concept of the "digital detox" has been marketed as a panacea for the anxieties of the modern age, promising that a temporary hiatus from platforms like Facebook,…

Conservative social attitudes are linked to higher fertility across 72 countries, with stronger effects among women

The Intersection of Ideology and Evolutionary Behavioral Ecology For decades, evolutionary behavioral ecologists have sought to understand the variables that influence human fertility in the modern world. While factors such…

From Lab to Concert Hall: Effects of Live Performance on Neural-Acoustic Phase-Locking and Engagement

In an era where high-fidelity digital streaming and spatial audio technology allow listeners to experience pristine recordings from the comfort of their homes, the global music industry continues to see…

Weighing down the future: long-term effects of childhood obesity on intergenerational mobility

The promise of the American Dream—the idea that children can, through merit and hard work, outearn their parents and climb the socioeconomic ladder—is increasingly being obstructed by a burgeoning public…

More than correlates: Longitudinal evidence of bidirectional effects between associative learning and fluid intelligence in elementary school children

A multi-year study tracking the cognitive development of elementary school students has uncovered a profound, reciprocal relationship between the ability to form new mental associations and the capacity for abstract…

Age and Sex Differences in Spatial and Mechanical Tilt in Adolescence: Evidence for the Mediating Effects of Processing Speed and g

The developmental trajectory of the human mind during adolescence is marked by a complex interplay of biological maturation, educational influence, and socialized interests. Recent research published in the journal Intelligence…

Acute effects of MDMA, MDA, lysine-MDMA, and lysine-MDA in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover trial in healthy participants

The landscape of neuropsychopharmacology has reached a significant milestone with the publication of a comprehensive study directly comparing the physiological and psychological profiles of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and its primary metabolite,…

An exploration of the relationships between the effects of psilocybin on behavior, 5-HT2A receptor occupancy, and neuroplastic effects in mice.

The therapeutic potential of psychedelic compounds has transitioned from the fringes of counterculture to the forefront of psychiatric research, driven by a global mental health crisis that has left millions…