Prenatal Stress Leaves Lasting Molecular Imprints on Babies
Summary: A new study reveals that stress during pregnancy can molecularly reprogram newborns’ stress response systems, with significant…
Only Children Face Unique Struggles as Parental Caregivers
Summary: As single-child families rise in the U.S., more adults are navigating the intense responsibility of caregiving without…
Oxytocin Powers Altruistic Responses via Parallel Brain Circuits
Summary: A new study reveals that mice instinctively display rescue-like behaviors toward anesthetized peers, offering powerful evidence that…
AI Still Falls Short in Understanding Human Social Interactions
Summary: Humans significantly outperform AI models in interpreting dynamic social interactions, a skill critical for technologies like autonomous…
Not everyone who experiences severe trauma develops PTSD. But here’s why many people do.
Study: Putting down your phone could improve mental health A new study published in PNAS Nexus suggests that…
People Worry More About Today’s AI Harms Than Future Catastrophes
Summary: A new study finds that people are more concerned about the immediate risks of artificial intelligence, like…
Psychedelics May Reset Brain-Immune Link Driving Fear and Anxiety
Summary: A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation,…
Temporary Anxiety Impairs Threat Recognition and Learning
Summary: A brief episode of anxiety can significantly impair a person’s ability to distinguish between safe and dangerous…
Eye Clues to Schizophrenia Risk Found in Retinal Thickness
Summary: The retina, as part of the central nervous system, may reflect early signs of brain disorders like…
Early Maternal Affection Shapes Key Personality Traits for Life
Summary: Affectionate mothering in early childhood may play a lasting role in shaping personality traits that influence educational,…