Fear Sync: How Males and Females Respond to Stress Together
Summary: When mice face fear, they often freeze—and when paired, they typically freeze together. A new study reveals…
Loneliness Triples Risk of Early Death in Middle-Aged Women
Summary: A new study has revealed a causal link between chronic loneliness and early mortality in middle-aged women.…
Childhood Adversity Weakens Brain Connectivity, But Support Protects It
Summary: New research shows that difficult early-life experiences are linked to weaker white matter connections across the adolescent…
Immune Signals Shape Social Behavior and Anxiety in the Brain
Summary: New research reveals that the immune molecule IL-17 can influence behavior by acting directly on specific regions…
Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD
Summary: A new study finds that mothers’ adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)—including abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction—may affect children…
Listening Builds Trust, But Stories Change Minds
Summary: A new study challenges the widely held belief that high-quality, nonjudgmental listening is essential for persuasion. While…
Brain Circuit for Vicarious Fear Reveals How We Feel Others’ Pain
Summary: Scientists have uncovered a dedicated brain circuit that distinguishes between direct fear and fear learned by observing…
Childhood Adversity Dulls Joy and Deepens Daily Emotional Swings
Summary: A new study reveals that adverse childhood experiences make adults more emotionally reactive—not only to negative events,…
Fear of Emotions Fuels PTSD-Related Conflict in Romantic Relationships
Summary: New research reveals that fear of emotions may explain why individuals with PTSD symptoms often struggle to…