social neuroscience
First Neandertal with Down Syndrome: Evidence of Altruistic Care in Prehistory
Summary: A new study documents the first case of Down syndrome in a Neandertal child named “Tina,” found in Spain. ...
Brain’s Social Bonding Mechanism Unveiled
Summary: A new study reveals how our brains remember the faces of caregivers and loved ones. Researchers discovered that the ...
Teen Social Networks Influence Mental Health Disorder Spread
Summary: Researchers found that mental disorders can spread within school social networks. By analyzing data from over 700,000 Finnish ninth-graders, ...
Stress May Boost Helping Behavior When Witnessing Injustice
Summary: A new study finds that acute stress experienced while witnessing injustice can make people more likely to help victims ...
How Gossip Shapes Cooperation – Neuroscience News
Summary: A new study explores how gossip influences cooperation and behavior. Researchers found that gossip helps maintain social order by ...
Physics Proves Old Saying Right: Friends and Foes Unveiled
Summary: Researchers, using statistical physics, have validated the “enemy of my enemy is my friend” axiom. The researchers applied advanced ...
Let’s Talk: Web-Based Chats Boost Brain Function in Older Adults
Summary: Internet-based conversations can significantly improve cognitive functions in socially isolated older adults. The trial, known as I-CONECT, involved 186 ...
Autism Social Difficulties Linked to Specific Gene
Summary: Researchers shed light on the genetic underpinnings of social behavior, focusing on the gene GTF2I’s role in Williams syndrome ...
Serotonin and Dopamine Play Key Role in Social Decisions
Summary: A new study unveiled the intricate role of dopamine and serotonin in social decision-making, using Parkinson’s disease patients as ...
Shaping Empathy: Adult Brains Can Learn Compassion
Summary: Empathy, often considered a fixed trait, has been shown to be malleable in adults, influenced by observing the empathetic ...
