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A new study demonstrates that the fear predators inspire can leave long-lasting traces in the neural circuitry of wild animals and induce enduringly fearful behavior, comparable to effects seen in PTSD research.

Electrical engineers report that the tiny beads of sweat, which appear in patients experiencing PTSD or other neuropsychiatric disorders can be measured and used to design and more responsive brain stimulator for therapy.

A new study provides the first evidence of a blunted response to stress-induced dopamine signaling in the brain’s prefrontal cortex in individuals at high risk for psychosis who regularly used cannabis.

Researchers used an ‘obesity simulation suit’ to role-play a scenario wherein a person with obesity sees the doctor. The study examined anti-obesity bias.

We have little difficulty in remembering the chronology of events. We can tell how much time passed between two events and which one occurred first. Apparently, memories of events in the brain are linked when they occur close together. Using an experim…

Researchers have used supercomputers to apply more rigorous statistical methods to psychological studies of self-regulation. The work aimed to uncover the underlying structures of the mind, a process they call ”data-driven ontology discovery.” They f…

A new study looks at the prevalence of abnormal thyroid function in youth with severe mood and anxiety disorder. It is the largest study to date of this population and will help mental health professionals better understand the predictors of abnormal t…

Researchers have demonstrated a universal decoding system in humans that determines how we perceive vibrations of different frequencies through touch.

Expectant parents’ emotional struggles predict emotional and behavioral problems in 2-year-olds, new research shows. The same study reveals, for the first time, that couple conflict helps explain emotional problems in very young children.