Clinical trials show psilocybin provides rapid relief for depression, but the underlying biology remains unclear. New research demonstrates how varying doses of the drug bind to serotonin receptors to ...

Does addiction always hijack your eyes? A surprising new Australian study found that heavy cannabis users don't actually pay more automatic attention to weed-related images than non-users, challenging ...

A large multinational study reveals that poor health acts as a major barrier in the modern dating market. Medical issues ...

Recent studies in psychology and neuroscience shed light on friendship formation. Evidence suggests physical proximity and brain synchronization play a role.

Analysis of lost photos reveals structural anomalies in Einstein’s brain that may explain his extraordinary mathematical and visual abilities.

New research reveals that the intense physical reactions people experience when listening to music or looking at visual art, such as a sudden shiver or goosebumps, are partly linked to natural ...

By growing miniature brain models from patient cells, researchers have identified distinct electrical activity patterns linked to various autism profiles. This approach offers a personalized way to ...

Recent research suggests fine-tuning AI models for gender equity can accidentally cause extreme moral inconsistencies. For example, models consistently reject harassing a woman to stop an apocalypse ...

Do political beliefs dictate how we view the realities of war? A new study reveals that conservatives consistently accept ...

New research shows a child’s home environment is closely linked to how their brain matures. A recent study associates parental acceptance with faster brain development, while exposure to household ...

New research indicates that the written language of people with schizophrenia corresponds to their specific symptom profiles.

Changing the types of fat in your diet might help preserve cognitive health as you age. A new cohort study links substituting saturated animal fats with plant-based vegetable oils to a lower risk of ...