Spike in brain attacking autoantibodies linked to early COVID-19 pandemic

The findings, recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Brain and Behavior, provide critical insights into the relationship between respiratory viruses and neuro-immunological complications. By analyzing thousands of patient samples, the…

When Everyday Tasks Become Harder: Early Clues to Alzheimer’s Disease and the Evolution of Cognitive Diagnosis

For many older adults, the architecture of daily life is built upon a foundation of deeply ingrained routines. The morning ritual of brewing coffee, the monthly cycle of paying bills,…

Wanting Beauty, Fearing Beauty: Mate Preference, Intimacy, Deception, and the Femme Fatale

The archetype of the "femme fatale"—the captivating but lethal woman who leads men to their doom—has long been dismissed by some social scientists as a byproduct of patriarchal societies or…

Trajectories of Psychological Outcomes During the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

The 2024 United States presidential election served as a profound catalyst for psychological shifts within the American electorate, according to a comprehensive 20-week longitudinal study. Published in the journal Personality…

Narcissism Runs in Families Due to Genetics: An Extended Twin Family Analysis

A paradigm-shifting study published in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science has fundamentally challenged long-held assumptions regarding the developmental origins of narcissism. Conducted by a team of researchers led…

Synchronous activation of striatal cholinergic interneurons induces local serotonin release

The human brain functions as a complex orchestra of chemical signals, where the precise timing and location of neurotransmitter release determine everything from basic motor functions to the most intricate…

Evolutionary and social functions of gaming: Integrating experimental evidence and mathematical modeling

The emergence of gaming as a distinct human behavior has long puzzled evolutionary biologists and psychologists alike. While most mammals engage in "play"—spontaneous, goal-free activity—humans are unique in their devotion…

Invisible Women: The Relationship Between Satisfaction with Fashion Clothing Choices and Well-being in Middle-aged Women.

A comprehensive study recently published in the Journal of Macromarketing has established a definitive link between the availability of well-fitting, age-appropriate clothing and the mental well-being of middle-aged women. The…

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…

A Chasm in Understanding: Public Enthusiasm for Autism Research Outpaces Knowledge of Brain Donation

A recent survey released by Autism BrainNet, a leading organization dedicated to advancing autism research through postmortem brain donation, has illuminated a significant disconnect between public enthusiasm for understanding autism…