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Keeping a regular daily schedule may help reduce pain and depression, especially among older adults with insomnia. Researchers found that consistent times for waking, eating, socializing, and sleeping were linked to…
A new systematic review suggests that creatine monohydrate, a popular supplement for athletes, might help treat major depressive disorder. Evidence indicates that combining creatine with standard antidepressants or talk…
Depression is a complex psychiatric condition that can impact multiple aspects of peopleâs lives, including their cardiovascular health. People living with depression might also engage in unhealthy lifestyle…
A new analysis of over 100,000 individuals reveals a notable link between watching recreational pornography and engaging in interactive online sexual behaviors like sexting. The research highlights the nuanced…
The human mind is stranger than you think. Here are 101 fun findings from psychology and neuroscience research, on memory, sleep, perception and personality.
Ancient mammals may have had an easier time moving across the Isthmus of Panama from north to south thanks to Mexico’s climate.
Young people who grow up in financially secure households are slightly more likely to lose their belief in God by the time they reach adulthood, suggesting modern material comfort may reduce the psychological need for…
While still in its early stages, legislation to conduct a study of mental health treatment in Pennsylvania’s county jails has been proposed in Harrisburg with bipartisan support. Sponsored by ...
Zilong Qiu, who is now the subject of an investigation in the death of a 6-year-old girl after the administration of an experimental gene therapy, attends the opening forum for the 2015 Xingyun Award ...
Researchers have developed a predictive algorithm using brain connectivity and behavioral tests to forecast antidepressant outcomes. A recent study suggests this tool can identify depressed patients who are highly likely…
High levels of a specific blood protein during midlife suggest an increased risk for vascular dementia. Researchers found evidence that this protein might alter immune activity and contribute to the gradual loss of…
Dietary arginine reduces tumor formation and viral load in mice by boosting key immune proteins.
A pilot clinical trial suggests that psilocybin combined with psychotherapy is safe and well-tolerated by veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD. The study found that most participants no longer met the…
Discover nine traits that research links to attraction, showing why confidence, kindness, and authenticity often matter more than appearance alone.
Astronauts are notoriously slow and deliberate when moving in space. But a new study from the China Space Station reveals it’s not just about safety—microgravity actually tricks the human brain into underestimating its…
A canopy call, a partial photo and DNA revealed a new primate species — one that may already be at risk of extinction.
A recent study provides evidence that people experiencing long COVID show a measurable reduction in the brain’s dopamine-releasing neurons. These physical changes tend to be associated with persistent symptoms like…
There are roughly 220 million adults in China age 65 or older, more than twice as many as 20 years ago, with 1 in 5 currently reporting depressive symptoms.
Adults who experienced psychological maltreatment as children often report lower satisfaction in romantic partnerships. By tracking young adults over time, researchers found that this early abuse diminishes relationship…
New brain scans show that drugs like LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA reliably reduce the upward flow of information into a core brain network. This surprising shift offers a biological explanation for their psychological risks…
Odysseus did not face the parasite Cyclospora in his 10-year journey home. But the word "parasite" originated as a popular character trope in Greek literature.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceCellular function depends on stability under fluctuating conditions that occur across diverse timescales. Biomolecular…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceHumans adapt by learning from others, but risk acquiring maladaptive behaviors when learning from individuals facing…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceOocytes remain quiescent for decades to preserve reproductive capacity, relying on the sustained expression of key proteins…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is strongly linked to synaptic dysfunction, yet the contribution of presynaptic processes to…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceLiving organisms possess enzymes that hydrolyze inosine triphosphate (ITP). In humans, inosine triphosphatase (ITPA)…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceUbiquitination is a key posttranslational modification in eukaryotes that plays a critical role in diverse cellular…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceDespite the global success of folic acid (FA) supplementation in preventing neural tube defects (NTDs), the medical…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceCells compartmentalize biochemistry using biomolecular condensates formed by phase separation. Although cells contain…
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceRetron Ec78 participates in prokaryotic immune responses using a two-component effector complex PtuAB comprising an ABC…
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