Researchers have discovered that ayahuasca, particularly due to its component harmine, acts as a powerful analgesic in mice without causing any detectable toxic effects.
Lower oxytocin receptor levels in individuals with borderline personality disorder are associated with increased errors in overmentalization, suggesting a link between the oxytocin system and social cognition impairments.
Researchers discovered that dogs possess a general intelligence factor ('g factor') similar to humans, influencing various cognitive tasks. Their study highlights dogs' potential as models for understanding cognitive aging and raises questions about the neurobiological basis of intelligence.
Researchers debunked claims that THC-O-acetate produces psychedelic effects, finding instead that users primarily experienced moderate relaxation, euphoria, and pain relief without the profound cognitive or perceptual changes characteristic of classic psychedelics.
The language and terms we use to describe love—shaped by culture and personal experiences—impact our understanding and expression of romantic relationships.
New research reveals support from friends reduces stress-induced overeating, highlighting friendship's powerful role in promoting healthier eating habits.
Recent research suggests individuals with high psychopathic traits may not lack fear but instead enjoy fear-inducing situations, challenging traditional views on psychopathy and fear.
New research has found that individuals of poorer mental and physical health tend to appraise the same stressful events as more threatening compared to those in better health.
A recent study found that increased parasocial interactions with Donald Trump, where viewers form one-sided relationships with him as a media persona, correlate with more negative attitudes towards the former president.
New research finds biracial individuals are perceived more positively than monoracial ones in both the U.S. and China, across traits like attractiveness and trustworthiness, suggesting historical and genetic factors might influence positive social cues.
New research finds that intelligence and kindness are the most valued traits in a partner, overshadowing physical attractiveness, health, and socioeconomic status.
Parental paranoia predicts their children's safety behaviors, indicating an intergenerational transmission of these traits.
A study reveals intense Instagram engagement correlates with young women endorsing voluptuous body ideals, influenced more by platform engagement depth than usage time. This engagement fosters comparisons and pressures toward achieving such body types.
Scientists developed a human neuron model to explore tau protein spread in neurodegenerative diseases, identifying the UFMylation cascade as a novel therapeutic target and uncovering about 500 genes influencing tau propagation.
A recent study found right-wing authoritarianism and social dominance orientation have significant genetic underpinnings. The findings highlight the genetic influence on ideological attitudes.