Summary: A new study reveals that adolescent boys respond aggressively to perceived threats to their masculinity, particularly in environments with rigid gender norms. Researchers found that boys whose motivation to…
Category: Psychology
Neural Biomarker for OCD Identified
Summary: Researchers discovered a neural activity pattern that can accurately predict and monitor the clinical status of OCD patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS). The study highlights how this biomarker…
Taylor Swift’s Positive Impact on Fans’ Body Image and Eating Disorders
Summary: A new study finds that Taylor Swift’s openness about her struggles with body image and eating disorders positively influences her fans’ attitudes. Researchers analyzed thousands of online comments, revealing…
Brain Area Linked to Mood Swings in Bipolar Disorder
Summary: A new study identifies brain areas linked to mood swings and pleasure response in bipolar disorder. Researchers found that people with bipolar disorder show heightened activity in the ventral…
Prenatal Cannabis Use Impacts Brain Development
Summary: A new study suggests prenatal cannabis exposure may influence long-term brain development and mental health. Researchers used data from the ABCD Study to examine neuroimaging of children exposed to…
AI Decodes Emotion Through Movements
Summary: A new methodology developed by an international research team uses motion capture and the EMOKINE software to decode emotions from movements. The team recorded a dancer performing choreographies expressing…
