Summary: Genetic factors account for approximately 33% of the variation in trust levels between individuals, highlighting the heritable nature of this crucial social trait. The research utilized data from twins…
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Smiling Alters Emotional Perceptions – Neuroscience News
Summary: Researchers discovered that a brief, electrically induced smile can make neutral faces seem happier, a revelation that holds promise for understanding emotional perception and potentially treating affective disorders. The…
Research shows older adults with a history of stroke at high risk of pandemic-induced depression
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A new longitudinal study from the University of Toronto highlights the substantial mental health toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on older adults with a history of…
Your heart changes in size and shape with exercise – this can lead to heart problems for some athletes and gym rats
Exercise has long been recognized by clinicians, scientists and public health officials as an important way to maintain health throughout a person’s lifespan. It improves overall fitness, helps build strong…
What is Alaskapox? A microbiologist explains the recently discovered virus that just claimed its first fatality
Alaskapox, a virus in the same family as smallpox, cowpox and mpox, claimed its first fatality in January 2024 when an elderly Alaskan man died of the illness. The virus,…
Musk says patient moves cursor with brain implant
Elon Musk startup Neuralink developed robotic surgery equipment as part of its work to link brains to computers. Elon Musk says the first human patient with a brain implant from…
People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet are less likely to suffer from dangerous snoring, finds study
Credit: CC0 Public Domain People who eat a healthy, plant-based diet that is high in vegetables, fruit, whole grains and nuts are less likely to suffer with obstructive sleep apnea…
Ring discovery suggests a previously unknown princely family in Southwest Jutland
A ring discovered in Southwest Jutland, Denmark, suggests a previously unknown princely family who had strong connections with the rulers of France. The ring is made from 22-carat gold and…
Fixing rogue brain cells may hold key to preventing neurodegeneration
Phenotypic screen identifies HDAC3 as a regulator of pathological reactive astrocytes. a, Scatter plot of primary screen results displayed as percent GBP2 positive, normalized to reactive astrocyte plus vehicle controls…
Nearly 2 million Americans are using kratom yearly, but it is banned in multiple states: A pharmacologist explains the controversy
Kratom products are sold online and at smoke shops and gas stations, like this one in Lone Tree, Colo. Amanda Mascarelli The herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of…
