How Hate Speech Hijacks the Brain and Drives Polarization
Summary: Researchers examining the language used by dictators and organized hate movements have identified a common pattern: dehumanizing metaphors that prime the…
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Study Finds Doxycycline May Lower Schizophrenia Risk
Summary: A large population-based study indicates that doxycycline, a commonly used antibiotic, is associated with a lower risk of developing schizophrenia when…
How Unemployment Is Harming Young People’s Mental Health
New research finds that young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) are highly motivated to work but face…
GABA Receptors Identified as Novel Antidepressant Targets
Summary: New research highlights the neurotransmitter GABA and its principal receptors, particularly GABA-A receptors, as promising targets for treating depressive disorders. The…
Brain Iron Linked to Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease
Summary: Measuring iron deposits in the brain with advanced MRI may help clinicians predict which people with Parkinson’s disease are at greater…
Hidden Molecules Could Transform Immune System Research
Summary: Researchers have identified thousands of previously overlooked immune system signals. This discovery could reshape understanding of immune recognition and has potential…
Exercise Rejuvenates Muscle Stem Cells in Aged Mice
Summary: Older mice that ran voluntarily showed markedly improved muscle repair. The study suggests that regular, moderate exercise can rejuvenate muscle stem…
How Decisions Unfold: Inside the Decision-Making Process
Summary: New zebrafish research reveals a major role for the cerebellum in cognition, decision making, and motor planning. Source: Rockefeller University Many…
Why Context Makes Dads Happier and Less Stressed Than Moms
Summary: Differences in mothers’ and fathers’ stress, tiredness and happiness while caring for children appear to stem largely from how childcare is…
How Sleep Helps Babies Link Words to Meaning, Not Noise
Summary: A midday nap following a learning session enabled infants to link correct or incorrect labels to newly shown objects. The study…
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