social neuroscience
Teen Social Networks Influence Mental Health Disorder Spread
Health
Summary: Researchers found that mental disorders can spread within school social networks. By analyzing data from over 700,000 Finnish ninth-graders, they discovered ...
How Gossip Shapes Cooperation – Neuroscience News
Science
Summary: A new study explores how gossip influences cooperation and behavior. Researchers found that gossip helps maintain social order by spreading information ...
Physics Proves Old Saying Right: Friends and Foes Unveiled
Science
Summary: Researchers, using statistical physics, have validated the “enemy of my enemy is my friend” axiom. The researchers applied advanced network modeling ...
Let’s Talk: Web-Based Chats Boost Brain Function in Older Adults
Health
Summary: Internet-based conversations can significantly improve cognitive functions in socially isolated older adults. The trial, known as I-CONECT, involved 186 participants aged ...
Autism Social Difficulties Linked to Specific Gene
Science
Summary: Researchers shed light on the genetic underpinnings of social behavior, focusing on the gene GTF2I’s role in Williams syndrome and its ...
Serotonin and Dopamine Play Key Role in Social Decisions
Science
Summary: A new study unveiled the intricate role of dopamine and serotonin in social decision-making, using Parkinson’s disease patients as subjects. Through ...
Shaping Empathy: Adult Brains Can Learn Compassion
Health
Summary: Empathy, often considered a fixed trait, has been shown to be malleable in adults, influenced by observing the empathetic reactions of ...
Ketamine’s Key to Unlocking Social Bonding in Depression
Health
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in understanding how ketamine treats depression-related social impairments, focusing on the drug’s effects in the mouse ...
Voice Pitch Influences Social Perceptions Globally
Science
Summary: A new study unveiled the significant role of voice pitch in shaping social perceptions across different cultures. The study involved over ...
Rumination Alters Brain’s Response to Social Rejection
Health
Summary: A new study reveals that adolescent girls who ruminate show distinct brain activity patterns when facing social rejection. Using fMRI scans, ...
