ResearchSep 29, 2026
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ResearchSep 29, 2026
10 Universities Where You Can Research Gene Therapy | Comparing AAV, Lentivirus, and Genome Editing
"Curing the root cause of diseases at the genetic level."Gene therapy is a research field born from that very concept.With the legal amendments in May 2025, in vivo gene therapy, which does not ...
ResearchSep 28, 2026
The link between parental divorce and depression might not be what it seems
We often assume parental divorce causes lasting psychological damage. But new findings indicate the true driver of adult depression is the parental mental illness and addiction that frequently accompany family breakups.
ResearchSep 28, 2026
New study links internet addiction to exhausted physiological stress systems
A new study analyzing human hair samples reveals that severe internet addiction is associated with lower long-term accumulations of the stress hormone cortisol, suggesting the body’s biological stress response may become…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
An Underappreciated Problem With Dating Apps
Many modern daters seem to have the same complaint: water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink. Possible mates abound—on dating apps, in the databases of professional matchmakers—but none of them appeal. … For
ResearchSep 28, 2026
East Germans who experienced repression during the GDR show higher distress and systemic inflammation, study finds
Citizens of former East Germany who faced surveillance and harassment still show higher psychological distress and systemic inflammation decades later. A new study reveals how "soft" authoritarian repression leaves a…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
NIH Employees Lived in A Culture of Fear, So They Started Keeping Receipts
Sylvia Chou, former NIH program director, says “nobody’s OK” after massive disruptions to funding policies and infrastructure.
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Outside of the Global North, Psychological Science Faces a Double Standard
Despite greater recognition of bias toward the Global North in psychological science, international and cross-cultural perspectives remain suppressed.
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Psychedelics reduce bottom-up brain activity in the default mode network
By mapping brain activity like a moving weather system, researchers found that psychedelics consistently reduce the upward flow of sensory information into higher-order brain regions, offering new biological clues into…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Love on the Spectrum: What are people saying about the reality TV show?
Love on the Spectrum defies reality TV drama. Here is what six critics say about the hit show.
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Neuroscientists shed light on how the brain juggles talking and listening during real conversation
A new study reveals how the human brain processes conversations across different timelines. Researchers found that speaking relies on short-term neural context, while listening requires the brain to integrate information…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain
A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and impulsivity, while also…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
How adults feel about their ADHD depends heavily on their specific symptoms
A recent study suggests that adults with ADHD who experience hyperactive and impulsive symptoms tend to view their condition more positively. In contrast, those with primarily inattentive symptoms are less likely to see…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Caring for Others Isn’t Enough. A New Study Says Your Mental Health Depends on This Too
Researchers identified six compassion profiles and found that caring for others without self-compassion was associated with poorer mental health.
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Human breasts might have evolved to keep big-brained infants warm
Unlike other primates, female humans have permanent breasts. Researchers now suggest this unique anatomical trait evolved to provide essential body heat to infants with large, energy-demanding brains.
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Your AI assistant is much more optimistic about the future of AI than you are
Compared to humans, language models like GPT-4 are highly optimistic about the creation of human-level AI. Researchers suggest this constant, gentle push of machine positivity could slowly alter how the public perceives…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Dogmatic beliefs about sex and gender are linked to authoritarianism on both the left and the right
A new study published in Archives of Sexual Behavior indicates that rigid thinking about gender isn’t limited to one political side. Both strictly traditional and highly progressive gender beliefs are strongly linked to…
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Mental health problems are more likely to persist among adults now than a decade ago, study finds
The rising number of people with mental health disorders is sounding public health alarm bells worldwide. Anxiety, depression and substance use disorders have become some of the leading causes of ...
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Researchers show adult retinas can repair themselves
A new study from the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine shows that single-dose gene therapy did more than halt inherited ...
ResearchSep 28, 2026
What role does high school play in mental health? Feeling connected to other students and staff is key
Higher school connectedness has been linked to several important school outcomes, including higher academic achievement and fewer aggressive behaviors, such as bullying. But as our new study shows, ...
ResearchSep 28, 2026
Early Birth and Children's Mental Health: A Follow-up Study of 1.1 Million People in Norway
In health checkups for babies born earlier than their due date, a method of counting called "corrected age" is sometimes used.This is a way of assessing development based on the original due date ...
ResearchSep 25, 2026
A baby girl appears to alter a father’s relationship priorities in one highly specific way
Does the sex of your child influence your marriage? New psychological research suggests that having a daughter prompts fathers to invest significantly more time and energy into their romantic partnership than having a…
ResearchSep 25, 2026
Children’s math and reading skills are linked to better maternal health in midlife
A new analysis of longitudinal data reveals a surprising cross-generational connection: mothers whose children excel in math and reading tend to experience better physical and mental health during their middle-aged…
ResearchSep 25, 2026
Disgust predicts conservative views most strongly in people with low bodily awareness
Being easily disgusted is often linked to conservative political views, but a new study reveals a surprising catch. This connection is actually strongest among individuals who are least aware of their own internal bodily…
ResearchSep 25, 2026
Filament Health Corp. Expands Supply Agreement With University G. d'Annunzio Of Chieti-Pescara For PEX010 In The TEMPO Clinical Trial Of Psilocybin For Treatment-Resistant ...
Filament Health Corp. expanded its supply agreement with the University G. d'Annunzio of Chieti-Pescara to support an increase in the number of trial participants. The Company announced that Filament ...
ResearchSep 25, 2026
Your diet could be affecting your depression
Cutting back on consumption of ultra-processed food could have a notable impact on your mental health, a new study has found.
ResearchSep 25, 2026
Faith Healers Emerge as Key Link in South Kashmir’s Mental Health Gap, Study Reveals
SRINAGAR: A study of 903 people with a lifetime history of psychiatric morbidity in South Kashmir has found that nearly 30 per cent never sought help, while faith healers were the most common first ...
ResearchSep 25, 2026
Brain structure changes appear seven years before Alzheimer’s plaques are detected
New research indicates that changes in the brain's outer layer can be detected at least seven years before amyloid plaques reach high levels. This challenges the traditional timeline of how Alzheimer's disease develops.
ResearchSep 25, 2026
New eye-tracking study reveals how followers use gaze to show conscientiousness
New research shows that highly conscientious people strategically direct their gaze at leaders during workplace negotiations. This nonverbal behavior acts as a powerful signal, making them appear more reliable and…
ResearchSep 24, 2026
Intelligence and personality traits do not predict inattentional blindness
Being smart, focused, or detail-oriented won’t stop you from missing unexpected objects hidden in plain sight. New research suggests that inattentional blindness is a universal quirk of the brain.