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Cocaine’s effect on mice may explain drug-seeking behavior 26 Aug 2013 | 11:50 pm
Cocaine can speedily rewire high-level brain circuits that support learning, memory and decision-making, according to new research from the University of California, Berkeley, and UCSF. The findings s...
Researchers discover how inhibitory neurons behave during critical periods of learning 26 Aug 2013 | 11:50 pm
We’ve all heard the saying “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Now neuroscientists are beginning to explain the science behind the adage. For years, neuroscientists have struggled to understand ...
Study provides strongest clues to date for causes of schizophrenia 26 Aug 2013 | 11:49 pm
A new genome-wide association study (GWAS) estimates the number of different places in the human genome that are involved in schizophrenia. In particular, the study identifies 22 locations, including...
Sweaty palms and racing heart may benefit some negotiators 26 Aug 2013 | 11:48 pm
The idea of having to negotiate over the price of a new car sends many into the cold sweats, but new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science...
Wearing high heels can change the way you shop 26 Aug 2013 | 11:47 pm
When shopping for a big ticket item, such as a television, there is a checklist of things you should always do: Read reviews Compare prices Wear high heels If you’re uncomfortable with No. 3, you ...
Video games do not make vulnerable teens more violent 26 Aug 2013 | 11:46 pm
Do violent video games such as ‘Mortal Kombat,’ ‘Halo’ and ‘Grand Theft Auto’ trigger teenagers with symptoms of depression or attention deficit disorder to become aggressive bullies or delinquents? ...
Why do haters have to hate? Newly identified personality trait holds clues 26 Aug 2013 | 11:44 pm
New research has uncovered the reason why some people seem to dislike everything while others seem to like everything. Apparently, it’s all part of our individual personality – a dimension that resear...
Research takes first look at catalyst behind evangelicals’ forays into today’s culture wars 26 Aug 2013 | 11:42 pm
It’s apparent to Andrew Lewis that as the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) expands its role in our nation’s culture wars, there is one battle cry rallying the group’s nearly 16 million members: advoc...
Researcher finds wealth shapes an ideology of self-interest and entitlement 24 Aug 2013 | 11:12 pm
Climbing the economic ladder can influence basic psychological processes within an individual. According to a new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin this month, wealth tend...
Voters perceive non-white politicians as more liberal — even when they’re not 24 Aug 2013 | 10:02 pm
Racial stereotypes influence how people view members of Congress, according to research published in American Politics Research this month. “Whether voters are able to effectively hold their represen...
