When politicians echo white replacement theory, extremist activity rises
An analysis of political rhetoric and mobilization shows that when elected officials endorse demographic conspiracy theories, their rhetoric is tied...
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Chest vibrations paired with meditation appears to alter brain wiring in trauma survivors
Combining mindfulness meditation with a gentle buzzing device on the chest can physically alter brain pathways related to body awareness....
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Race and gender are linked to how Americans protest and campaign
When Americans get angry about the state of the country, their race and gender appear to shape whether they turn...
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New biological marker could end trial and error in depression care
A new study identifies a stable, brain-derived RNA molecule in the bloodstream that accurately predicts whether a patient will respond...
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Intelligence predicts charitable giving and voting in massive Swedish study
A massive analysis of Swedish administrative records reveals that higher cognitive abilities strongly predict prosocial behaviors. Individuals with higher general...
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Extraversion is linked to faster relief from depressive symptoms
During psychiatric treatment, a patient's personality and depression symptoms change in tandem. A new study reveals that high neuroticism slows...
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Early fluid intelligence linked to faster gray matter refinement
A large longitudinal study reveals that early childhood intelligence scores can predict the pace at which gray and white matter...
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Brain wave study reveals shifting auditory responses in children with ADHD
Children with ADHD process unexpected sounds differently than their peers, but these brain responses change as they grow. New research...
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How chronic drinking masks the brain’s hidden scars from childhood trauma
Childhood trauma leaves a physical mark on the brain's structure, but heavy drinking might hide the evidence. A new brain...
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Brain connectivity patterns map onto sensory processing styles in autistic youth
Machine learning analysis reveals that different sensory experiences in autistic children correspond to unique patterns of brain connectivity. The research...
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Researchers identify female-specific and male-specific genetic risks for anxiety
A massive genetic analysis reveals that while men and women share much of the underlying risk for anxiety, they also...
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Exclusive breastfeeding for six months linked to fewer ADHD symptoms in children
A large-scale study suggests that infants who exclusively receive breast milk for their first six months may show fewer symptoms...
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Brain iron levels in children with ADHD may depend on when they start medication
Children with ADHD who begin taking stimulant medications at a younger age may develop higher brain iron levels than those...
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Unhealthy daily habits cluster together to predict adolescent anxiety and depression
A large study reveals that unhealthy habits like excessive screen time and poor diet tend to group together in teenagers....
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Women with high cognitive ability tend to be seen as more hostile by teammates and report more mistreatment
Highly intelligent women often face a hidden social penalty in the workplace. A new study reveals that female employees with...
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