Summary: A new study reveals that dogs trained with soundboard buttons can comprehend and respond to specific words, indicating they may truly understand the words and not just react to…
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Surge in Microdosing Interest Linked to Relaxed Drug Policies
Summary: A new study reveals a 1250% increase in Google searches for micro dosing from 2015 to 2023, driven by relaxed regulations on cannabis and psychedelics. The research shows policy…
Unlocking Fear’s Roots in the Brain
Summary: Researchers provide new findings on how the brain’s response to stress can lead to generalized fear, a condition that can severely impact mental health and contribute to disorders like…
Self-Control, Not Impulsivity, Paves the Way to Power
Summary: Self-control, rather than impulsivity, often leads individuals to attain power. The research involved seven experiments with 3,500 participants, demonstrating that individuals exhibiting high levels of self-control were perceived as…
Mapping the Amygdala Leads to New Hope For Cocaine Addiction
Summary: Researchers crafted a detailed atlas of the amygdala, revealing new insights into emotional responses and potential treatments for cocaine addiction. A cell-by-cell study of the amygdala, a brain structure…
