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By analyzing the genomes of over 15,000 ancient humans, researchers have mapped how natural selection shaped traits across West Eurasia over the past 10,000 years, revealing evolutionary shifts in disease resistance, physical appearance, and complex behaviors.

New research provides evidence that combining minor psychological differences in cognition, personality, and interests can predict a person’s sex with 80 percent accuracy. These subtle traits might play a notable role in shaping our real-world career choices.

A new pilot study suggests that combining the psychedelic compound psilocybin with cognitive behavioral therapy is well-tolerated and highly effective at reducing symptoms of clinical depression. Researchers observed profound improvements in patients' moods and emotional regulation.

While many people with early signs of Alzheimer's disease remain mentally sharp for years, others experience rapid memory loss. Scientists have discovered distinct patterns of decline, which could change how future treatments are tested and developed.

When young Americans use dating apps, political labels act as major dealbreakers. A new study in the European Sociological Review reveals that daters penalize opposing political views heavily, driven by assumed lifestyle clashes and fear of family disapproval.

When toys are present in a room, young children with autism often focus their visual attention on the objects rather than human faces. Removing visual clutter can gently encourage neurodivergent toddlers to spend more time observing social interactions.

Researchers have developed a dual-threat model to explain modern antisemitism. The findings suggest that believing Jewish people hold excessive power triggers unique psychological fears across the political divide.

A major national survey reveals that 2.8% of Americans over the age of 12 used psilocybin in 2024. The study found strong links between magic mushroom use, cannabis consumption, and recent struggles with depression.

A single snapshot of brain volume forecasts future memory decline better than tracking brain shrinkage over time. This approach highlights the brain's structural reserve, offering a practical tool to identify those at highest risk for developing clinical dementia.

A new analysis shows both antidepressants and short-term psychodynamic therapy effectively treat depression. However, for patients starting with highly severe symptoms, medication might offer slightly better improvements than therapy alone.

New research in mice maps the specific brain circuitry that explains why having a friend nearby boosts courage. The findings show that social interaction shifts dopamine firing patterns to dampen risk sensitivity and motivate risky exploration.

People consistently assume that others are much more likely to lie and cheat than they actually are. Research in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology suggests that providing accurate information about honesty levels improves overall social trust.

A massive analysis of brain scans suggests that reduced gray matter volume and white matter integrity mediate aggressive behavior in patients with schizophrenia, providing new insights into the biology of violence.

A new survey suggests that transgender youth taking gender-affirming testosterone experience lower rates of pelvic pain than those not taking hormones, challenging previous assumptions about the side effects of transitional care.