Researchers exploring risky decision-making in rats found that a specific reward-related neural circuit influences impulsivity and risk-taking in complex ways that depend on timing and biological sex.

A single dose of testosterone can alter the fundamental learning processes men use to avoid harm, making them more sensitive ...

Older couples share elevated positive emotions just 38% of the time together, but those moments lower stress hormones in both ...

Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology revealed that “people are more ... I’ve come to view generosity as a biological impulse waiting for permission to act. It’s up to ...

Why do we love a good scare? From eerie music to Halloween thrills, discover how fear, fun, and dopamine make “boo!” one of ...

New research shows patients with Parkinson's disease were more willing to help others after taking their dopamine-boosting medication.

Societal norms and expectations play a significant role in shaping mental health outcomes for different genders. Women often face pressure to conform to traditional roles, which can lead to increased ...

Four psychological traits predict sexual jealousy in men: childhood play preferences, cognitive style (systematizing vs.

Researchers have discovered that a gene called CHRNA3 plays a key role in determining alcohol sensitivity, helping explain why some people tolerate alcohol better than others.

Recent research shows that only the most heterosexual men are primarily jealous of sexual infidelity. Homosexual and bisexual men are more jealous of ...

UCLA scientists found that gut bacteria in toddlers can shape emotional brain networks and may influence the risk of anxiety.

The field of cognitive science has been dramatically reshaped by the emergence of large-scale neural architectures, most notably Transformer-based Large ...