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Scientists develop a new way to test autism & epilepsy treatments: Why traditional mice cannot explain complex human brain disordersScientists have implanted human brain organoids into specially engineered mice. These human cells survived and connected with the animals' ...- Psychology says people who keep searching for the AC and TV remote may be making this tiny memory mistakeFor many people, constantly losing the remote has a much simpler explanation. The brain is more likely to remember information that receive...
- Psychology says people who love to eat something sweet after every meal may be responding to a learned rewardFor some people, dessert is more than the final part of a meal. It can become a familiar signal that the day’s demands are winding down and...
- Psychology says people who need an energy drink every day may be caught in a powerful brain-behavior loopDrinking an energy drink every day does not necessarily mean someone is addicted to caffeine. People differ considerably in how sensitive t...
- Psychology says people who feel tired all day may be carrying more than just sleep debtPsychology and sleep science suggest that feeling tired during the day depends on more than simply counting the hours spent asleep. Factors...
- Does smoking protect against Parkinson’s? A study of half a million people points to carbon monoxide, revealing a surprising clue in cigarette smokeA recent study indicates that carbon monoxide might be responsible for lowering the risk of Parkinson's disease, as opposed to nicotine. Re...
- Psychology says people who can’t stand or sit straight and always lean on walls may be seeking more than just comfortSocial discomfort can influence posture and nonverbal behaviour, and research has identified differences in postural responses among people...
- Woman says she saw God 'build the next Earth': She was an atheist all her life, then a 50-minute ‘death’ changed her belief foreverRiley Courtright, a lifelong atheist diagnosed with vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, says two near-death experiences over 18 months complet...
- Psychology says people who constantly clear phone notifications may crave a sense of control - The surprising reason this tiny digital habit can feel satisfying and what it may reveal about how your brain handles uncertaintyClearing smartphone notifications offers a sense of completion and control. Research indicates these alerts disrupt attention and create un...
- Your nose may be talking directly to your brain: Scientists uncover a hidden nose-to-brain circuit that could explain why slow breathing calms anxietyScientists found a nose-to-brain pathway affecting emotional states in mice. Slow nasal airflow produced calming effects, while faster airf...
- Psychology says women who bruise without remembering why may have this surprising attention patternPsychology offers one possible explanation for why people may not remember this part of the experience. Attention is limited, and the brain...
- Psychology says millions of adults sleepwalk, exposing hidden ties between nocturnal wanderings, mental health, and sleep disruptionNearly four percent of American adults are affected by sleepwalking annually, a condition that often has genetic ties and links to mental h...
- Why does the human brain take so long to develop? Scientists find a gene that may provide a clue about our extraordinary brainpower, cognitive abilitiesA human-specific gene influences brain immune cell development. These cells, called microglia, mature much slower than in mice. This extend...
- Grandparents love grandkids more than their children? A 2021 psychology study explains why they shower their grandchildren with more affection, attention and warmthPsychology behind grandparents loving their grandchildren more than their children: Grandmothers' brains show heightened emotional empathy ...
- Psychology says nicotine pouches and anxiety may be more closely connected than you think - Study raises concerns about how nicotine exposure may affect stress, mood and mental health, particularly among adolescentsNicotine pouches are promoted as a tobacco-free alternative to cigarettes. Nicotine stimulates the central nervous system, potentially wors...
- Taking a screenshot could make you forget what you wanted to remember, study of 892 people finds. The brain may be ‘offloading’ memoriesA new study of 892 people across seven experiments found that taking screenshots may make it harder to remember the information being captu...
- Psychology says people who feel anxious every Sunday evening even when nothing is wrong are not just overthinkingPsychology suggests this may happen because people naturally anticipate what lies ahead. When work stress, uncertainty, difficulty psycholo...
- Circuit in male brain increases alcohol use during social isolation: StudyRecent research sheds light on how loneliness affects alcohol consumption through specific brain mechanisms. The study revealed that isolat...
- In 2019, rats drove handmade cars at the University of Richmond, steering left, right, or straight to reach Froot Loops in a complex testResearchers trained rats to drive small cars for rewards. Rats housed in enriched cages learned faster and showed continued interest. Drivi...
- 17-year-old New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang built an AI tool that reads the retina for autism and ADHD screening and won $175,000 for his groundbreaking researchNew Jersey high schooler Edward Kang, 17, developed RetinaMind, an AI tool that analyzes retinal images to identify patterns linked to auti...
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