Social Status and Genes Interact to Shape the Aging Brain
Summary: A global study of nearly one million individuals has identified hundreds of genetic regions linked to socioeconomic…
Silent Signals: How We Recognize Social Rank Instantly
Summary: Mice, like humans, navigate social hierarchies using subtle cues—but instead of reading facial expressions or clothing, they…
Social Status Shapes Addiction Risk Through Dopamine Circuitry
Summary: A new study reveals how social rank influences addiction vulnerability by altering dopamine pathways in the brain.…
Diverse Social Ties Boost Health in Aging
Summary: A decade-long study of over 1,500 older adults reveals that socially enriched networks, marked by diverse and…
Music Mindfulness Eases Anxiety and Depression
Summary: Mindfulness exercises paired with music were found to engage both neural and cardiac systems, potentially reducing symptoms…
Sexism Disrupts Team Performance by Altering Emotional Synchrony
Summary: A new study reveals that sexist behavior in teams shifts emotional synchrony from boosting performance to merely…
How Oxytocin Tames “Mean Girl” Behavior
Summary: A new study finds that in some lemur species, evolving gender equality is linked to changes in…
Vagus Nerve Signals Link Diet to Socio-Economic Background
Summary: New research reveals that the vagus nerve, which helps regulate appetite, interacts with socio-economic status to influence…