Autism risk genes are shared across human ancestries, large genome study reveals
By sequencing the DNA of thousands of Latin American individuals, researchers confirmed that autism risk genes are universally shared. The...
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Large-scale study links autoimmune diseases to higher rates of depression and anxiety
A sweeping analysis of over a million health records reveals that people living with autoimmune diseases experience depression and anxiety...
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Smoked cannabis reduces immediate alcohol consumption in controlled laboratory trial
In a controlled laboratory setting, heavy drinkers consumed up to 27 percent less alcohol after smoking cannabis. The findings offer...
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Brain scans reveal the neural fingerprints of dark personality traits
Brain scans reveal that people with dark personality traits show heightened resting activity in goal-directed networks and dampened activity in...
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How generative artificial intelligence is upending theories of political persuasion
A new study reveals that highly personalized messages and interactive digital debates do not change voters' minds any better than...
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Brief mindfulness practice accelerates visual processing speeds in adults
Practicing daily mindfulness meditation through a mobile application helped adults initiate eye movements and process visual targets faster. The cognitive...
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Childhood trauma linked to elevated risk of simultaneous physical and mental illness in old age
New research reveals that adults who endured severe childhood adversity face a substantially higher risk of developing a combination of...
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How a twin study untangled the surprising roots of authoritarian political beliefs
People with more formal schooling are reliably less likely to hold authoritarian political views. A new study of Norwegian twins...
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Women use a higher-pitched voice when speaking to unfamiliar dogs
When speaking to a strange dog, female owners instinctively raise their vocal pitch to signal friendly intentions. A recent study...
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Researchers break down the digital habits of science influencers
A new study reveals how science communicators achieve viral success online. Researchers found that adapting to platform-specific behaviors—from quick facts...
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Glyphosate: A common weedkiller may induce anxiety by disrupting gut bacteria
Rats exposed to widely approved levels of a common herbicide developed hypervigilance and an unnatural fear of harmless objects. The...
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Electronic dance music events appear to provide a mental health boost for women over 40
A new study explores why female music fans over 40 continue to attend dance clubs and festivals. Despite facing occasional...
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The psychological difference between playing video games to relax and playing to win
Video games offer adults a popular way to unwind, but new research shows that playing to win is linked to...
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Women who hate men: Study finds similarities in gendered hate speech on Reddit
A new analysis of extremist Reddit communities reveals that online groups dedicated to hating men share identical language patterns and...
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Knowing an AI is involved ruins human trust in social games
When people know they are interacting with artificial intelligence in social or financial exchanges, they become less trusting and cooperative....
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