Social Media Behaviors Linked to Depression in Millennials
Summary: A study of Millennials links specific social media behaviors to major depressive disorder (MDD). Those who met criteria for MDD reported…
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Methamphetamine Linked to Increased Parkinson’s Risk
New research from the University of Utah and Intermountain Healthcare finds that people who use methamphetamine face a significantly higher risk of…
Genetic Mutations Fuel Vicious Cycle in Common ALS
Summary: Researchers report that a repeated DNA sequence in the C9orf72 gene produces toxic protein when cells are exposed to starvation, environmental…
How Your Brain Recognizes Familiar Songs
McGill research reveals how motor networks help us know whether we’ve previously heard a tune. Researchers at McGill University report that the…
Worm Study Could Resolve Conflicts in Aging Research
When it comes to the core molecular biology of aging, mammals and the tiny worm Caenorhabditis elegans share many similarities. Researchers often…
How Oxytocin Shapes Birdsong Learning
Summary: Oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” helps shape how young male zebra finches learn to sing by guiding which adult tutors…
How Group Bonding Boosts Brain Synchrony
Summary: When small groups with clear hierarchies undergo bonding activities, leaders and followers show greater alignment in brain activity and communicate more…
How Childhood Emotional Trauma Fuels Later Social Anxiety
Summary: A recent study finds that childhood emotional trauma increases the likelihood of social avoidance and distress during adolescence, while psychological resilience…
How Children and Adults Reason About Villains
Summary: Both children and adults are more likely to see villains as having some inner goodness than to see heroes as having…
New Brain Map Reveals How Learning Rewires Synapses
Summary: Researchers have introduced DELTA, a powerful imaging approach that maps synaptic changes across the entire brain during learning. By labeling synaptic…
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