Psychology

AI Increases Lie Accusations, Changing How We Trust and Detect Deception

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: New research shows people are more likely to accuse others of lying when AI makes the accusation first. This insight highlights ...

Peptide Improves Cognition in Schizophrenia

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers developed a novel peptide, KS-133, to target cognitive dysfunction in schizophrenia. By using a brain-targeting peptide, KS-487, they successfully transported ...

Depression Linked to Amygdala Activity

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals how depression affects brain activity in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) of rats. Using a microelectrode array, researchers ...

Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A novel study uncovers how the protein Gephyrin aids in synapse formation, providing new insights into brain connectivity. The findings could ...

Brain Control of Escape Behavior May Unlock Anxiety Treatments

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers discovered how the brain controls sensitivity to threats, influencing escape behavior in mice. The study found that inhibitory neurons in ...

AI Voices Fool Humans, But Brain Responses Differ

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: People struggle to distinguish between human and AI-generated voices, identifying them correctly only about half the time. Despite this, brain scans ...

Anxiety Doubles Parkinson’s Risk – Neuroscience News

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers found that people over 50 with anxiety have twice the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Using UK primary care data ...

Mindfulness Improves Sleep and Reduces Stress

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals that mindfulness helps improve sleep quality and reduce stress by focusing on the present and minimizing negative ...

Cognitive Flexibility Linked to Entrepreneurial Success

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Habitual entrepreneurs exhibit greater cognitive flexibility and increased gray matter volume in the left insula, compared to managers. This brain region ...

Resilience Linked to Healthier Brain and Gut

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals that resilient individuals show improved brain function and healthier gut microbiomes. The research highlights that resilient people ...