Exclusive

Adults with autism prefer to follow rather than lead in social imitation tasks, accompanied by distinct brain synchrony patterns, indicating differences in how their brains connect with others during social interactions.

A new study has found a slight genetic link between higher intelligence and reduced psychopathology, with anxiety and negative affect being more heritable in children with below-average intelligence.

New research has found significant sex-related differences in brain microstructure, particularly in regions like the hippocampus, thalamus, and amygdala, which were linked to varying susceptibilities to mental health disorders between males and females.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) improves memory and preserves brain volume in older adults, with benefits lasting up to five years. HIIT outperformed low- and moderate-intensity exercise in maintaining cognitive health and reducing age-related brain shrinkage.

Narcissistic CEOs, especially those also serving as board chair, shape board discussions to favor risk-taking, leading to increased resource allocation toward risky ventures. Their influence underscores the significant impact of personality traits on corporate decision-making.

Researchers found that DMT alters the primary visual cortex by expanding the population receptive fields of neurons. This helps explain the intense visual experiences reported by users.

A recent study found that introverts who text to express themselves tend to have higher self-confidence, while using texting to escape appears to diminish this effect.

A recent study, the largest of its kind, explored whether the traits we say we want in a romantic partner truly influence who we find attractive and satisfying in relationships. The research challenges long-held assumptions about the impact of ideal...

A new study in Cognition found that older adults rely more on schema knowledge to compensate for age-related memory decline, especially when their recollection fails.

Stress disrupts normal feeding behaviors in mice, leading to a fixation on specific food sources, linked to impaired dopamine signaling in the brain's reward system, independent of changes in food intake or metabolic factors.

Consistent advocacy by musicians boosts popularity and sales, while insincere or divisive support risks backlash. Regular, authentic support enhances credibility and public respect.

Recent research found that girls as young as three place significantly more value on personal attractiveness than boys, associating beauty closely with their gender identity, while boys are less concerned with appearance.

Researchers discovered that nociceptors, the nerve cells responsible for transmitting pain, function differently in males and females, leading to sex-specific responses to pain stimuli. This finding suggests potential for personalized, sex-based pain treatments.

A recent study found that women who feel powerless are more likely to endorse benevolent sexism, with increases in powerlessness leading to stronger support for these sexist beliefs over time.

A new study has found that famous artists had significantly higher lifetime rates of mental disorders, particularly depression and substance abuse, compared to scientists and athletes, suggesting a stronger link between artistic creativity and mental illness.