Lasting Biological Brain Changes Fuel Cocaine Relapse, New Research Reveals
The persistent struggle against cocaine addiction, often perceived as a battle of willpower, is increasingly understood to stem from profound and lasting biological alterations within the brain. Groundbreaking research from…
Using Artificial Intelligence to Generate Affective Images Methodology and Initial Library
In a significant advancement for the field of affective science, an international consortium of 46 researchers has demonstrated that generative artificial intelligence can produce customized imagery capable of eliciting specific…
Menstrual hormones may worsen ADHD symptoms in medicated women
The Shifting Landscape of ADHD Diagnosis and Gender Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder affects approximately six percent of the global adult population, yet for decades, the clinical understanding of the condition was…
Occasional use of classic psychedelics linked to enhanced cognitive flexibility in young adults
The Modern Context of Psychedelic Research Classic psychedelics, primarily lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin (the active component in "magic mushrooms"), and mescaline, operate by agonistically interacting with serotonin receptors in…
Global experiment supports Darwin’s century-old hunch about auditory aesthetics
The Evolutionary Roots of Auditory Appeal For decades, evolutionary biologists have sought to understand why certain traits—such as the vibrant plumage of a peacock or the complex trill of a…
A parent’s mental health is linked to their teenager’s screen time and exercise habits
A comprehensive study involving over 5,000 parent-adolescent pairs in Finland has established a significant correlation between the mental well-being of parents and the lifestyle habits of their children. The research,…
Politics of Envy? Meritocracy Beliefs, Not Envy, Drive Support for Redistribution
A comprehensive research project published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin has challenged a long-standing political narrative by suggesting that public support for wealth redistribution is fundamentally rooted in…
Attentional bias in people with moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder
A comprehensive psychological study conducted in Australia has challenged long-standing assumptions regarding the cognitive mechanisms of addiction, finding no significant evidence that individuals suffering from moderate-to-severe cannabis use disorder (CUD)…
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…
The Architecture of Human Connection: Decoding the Biological and Environmental Blueprints of Friendship
The formation of meaningful human relationships, once regarded as an intangible or "magical" aspect of the human experience, is increasingly being recognized by the global scientific community as a measurable,…
















