Individuals exhibiting traits of narcissism, psychopathy, and manipulativeness are noticeably more open to altering their physical appearance. A new study...

A new psychological investigation details how people with different psychopathic traits view their own identity, showing that emotional callousness is...

By analyzing small samples of human hair, researchers have uncovered a lasting biological link between a mother's social hormones and...

By analyzing the genomes of over 15,000 ancient humans, researchers have mapped how natural selection shaped traits across West Eurasia...

A new pilot study suggests that combining the psychedelic compound psilocybin with cognitive behavioral therapy is well-tolerated and highly effective...

When toys are present in a room, young children with autism often focus their visual attention on the objects rather...

A single snapshot of brain volume forecasts future memory decline better than tracking brain shrinkage over time. This approach highlights...

New research in mice maps the specific brain circuitry that explains why having a friend nearby boosts courage. The findings...

A massive analysis of brain scans suggests that reduced gray matter volume and white matter integrity mediate aggressive behavior in...

A new survey suggests that transgender youth taking gender-affirming testosterone experience lower rates of pelvic pain than those not taking...

A popular theory suggests voters reject opposing facts to avoid the emotional pain of being wrong. New research tested this...

Despite troubling reports of anxiety and depression among users of new weight loss and diabetes medications, a comprehensive genetic and...

By measuring brainwaves and startle reflexes on a smartphone, researchers discovered that psychopathic traits like boldness overload attention to ignore...

While Americans prefer back-and-forth conversations and dislike when automated systems use emojis, Chinese users appear highly accepting of mental health...

Young people who regularly view pornography featuring aggressive themes are more likely to enact those dominant behaviors with their own...