Featured
Beating Paralysis by Analysis: How to Choose the Right Fellowships Out of Hundreds of Options
Beating Paralysis by Analysis: How to Choose the Right Fellowships Out of Hundreds of Options
Beating Paralysis by Analysis: How to Choose the Right Fellowships Out of Hundreds of Options By guest author Sara K. McBride ProFellow lists hundreds of fellowship opportunities in its database, for people across a wide range of experience and education level
Early Life Stress Restricts Translational Reactivity in CA3 Neurons Associated With Altered Stress Responses in Adulthood
Early Life Stress Restricts Translational Reactivity in CA3 Neurons Associated With Altered Stress Responses in Adulthood
Early Life Stress Restricts Translational Reactivity in CA3 Neurons Associated With Altered Stress Responses in Adulthood Introduction Early life stress (ELS) and stress during adulthood have been associated with an increased prevalence of mood disorders (Feli
Facial plastic surgery in men enhances perception of attractiveness, trustworthiness
Facial plastic surgery in men enhances perception of attractiveness, trustworthiness
Facial plastic surgery in men enhances perception of attractiveness, trustworthiness In the first of a kind study, plastic surgeons at Georgetown University Medical Center found that when a man chose to have a nip or a tuck on his face, it significantly increa
Pesticide exposure linked to teen depression
Pesticide exposure linked to teen depression
Pesticide exposure linked to teen depression Adolescents exposed to elevated levels of pesticides are at an increased risk of depression, according to a new study led by Jose R. Suarez-Lopez, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine an
Interpersonal Dynamics in 2-vs-1 Contexts of Football: The Effects of Field Location and Player Roles
Interpersonal Dynamics in 2-vs-1 Contexts of Football: The Effects of Field Location and Player Roles
Interpersonal Dynamics in 2-vs-1 Contexts of Football: The Effects of Field Location and Player Roles Introduction Team sports have been investigated, as complex adaptive systems, with the aim of describing and explaining emergent behaviors of players from an
A NEAT discovery about memory: A noncoding RNA may play an important role in memory formation
A NEAT discovery about memory: A noncoding RNA may play an important role in memory formation
A NEAT discovery about memory: A noncoding RNA may play an important role in memory formation You could call this a neat discovery. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have found that a tissue-specific, non-coding RNA called NEAT1 has a majo
Combat veterans more likely to experience mental health issues in later life
Combat veterans more likely to experience mental health issues in later life Military veterans exposed to combat were more likely to exhibit signs of depression and anxiety in later life than veterans who had not seen combat, a new study from Oregon State Univ
The Interplay Between Theory of Mind and Social Emotional Functioning in Adolescents With Communication and Language Problems
The Interplay Between Theory of Mind and Social Emotional Functioning in Adolescents With Communication and Language Problems
The Interplay Between Theory of Mind and Social Emotional Functioning in Adolescents With Communication and Language Problems Introduction From an empirical perspective, we know that children with DLD and D/HH suffer from social difficulties and emotional prob
A short bout of exercise enhances brain function: OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that
A short bout of exercise enhances brain function: OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that
A short bout of exercise enhances brain function: OHSU research discovers a gene in mice that Most people know that regular exercise is good for your health. New research shows it may make you smarter, too. Neuroscientists at OHSU in Portland, Oregon, working
Sister, neighbor, friend: Thinking about multiple roles boosts kids
Sister, neighbor, friend: Thinking about multiple roles boosts kids A typical child plays many roles, such as friend, neighbor, son or daughter. Simply reminding children of that fact can lead to better problem-solving and more flexible thinking, finds new res
Corrigendum: Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Corrigendum: Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review
Corrigendum: Creative Arts-Based Therapies for Stroke Survivors: A Qualitative Systematic Review In the original article, we neglected to include the funder Research Grants Council of Hong Kong, General Research Fund (GRF/HKU/17609417), to Temmy Lee Ting Lo an
Unraveling the brain
Unraveling the brain
Unraveling the brain To some, a chocolate cake may spark a shot of pleasure typically associated with illicit drugs. A new study by Penn biologists offers some insights into that link, revealing new information about how the brain responds to rewards such as f
Promoting Social Creativity in Science Education With Digital Technology to Overcome Inequalities: A Scoping Review
Promoting Social Creativity in Science Education With Digital Technology to Overcome Inequalities: A Scoping Review
Promoting Social Creativity in Science Education With Digital Technology to Overcome Inequalities: A Scoping Review Introduction The switch to digital has prompted high-speed social and economic changes on a global scale. In this respect, recent EU reports end
The Binge Eating Scale: Structural Equation Competitive Models, Invariance Measurement Between Sexes, and Relationships With Food Addiction, Impulsivity, Binge Drinking, and Body Mass Index
The Binge Eating Scale: Structural Equation Competitive Models, Invariance Measurement Between Sexes, and Relationships With Food Addiction, Impulsivity, Binge Drinking, and Body Mass Index
The Binge Eating Scale: Structural Equation Competitive Models, Invariance Measurement Between Sexes, and Relationships With Food Addiction, Impulsivity, Binge Drinking, and Body Mass Index Introduction Binge eating has become a serious problem worldwide with
New clinical guide helps physicians identify risk, talk with patients about firearm safety and injury
New clinical guide helps physicians identify risk, talk with patients about firearm safety and injury
New clinical guide helps physicians identify risk, talk with patients about firearm safety and injury New clinical guide helps physicians identify risk, talk with patients about firearm safety and injuries. Clinicians often feel that they have a role in preven
Young children who express suicidal ideation understand death better than their peers: Findings refute common assumptions that depressed children who express suicidal ideation have a
Young children who express suicidal ideation understand death better than their peers: Findings refute common assumptions that depressed children who express suicidal ideation have a
Young children who express suicidal ideation understand death better than their peers: Findings refute common assumptions that depressed children who express suicidal ideation have a Four- to six-year-old children who express suicidal thoughts and behaviors ha
Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier
Psychologists find smiling really can make people happier Smiling really can make people feel happier, according to a new paper published in Psychological Bulletin. Coauthored by researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and Texas A&M, the pape
Testing Attention Restoration in a Virtual Reality Driving Simulator
Testing Attention Restoration in a Virtual Reality Driving Simulator Introduction Increasingly, research has demonstrated that road characteristics can impact both driving behavior and the activities the driver will undertake once arrived to destination (Anton
Adding human touch to unchatty chatbots may lead to bigger letdown
Adding human touch to unchatty chatbots may lead to bigger letdown Sorry, Siri, but just giving a chatbot a human name or adding humanlike features to its avatar might not be enough to win over a user if the device fails to maintain a conversational back-and-f
APA Update from twitter 1082668304370753537
APA Update from twitter 1082668304370753537
@ebonymarieb Good question. No, don’t italicize brand names. ,Twitter IDAPA_Style Official tweet companion to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, sixth edition http://t.co/DlC6OVFBW7 RTs ≠ endorsements , Source by APA Style
RT @APA_Style: In this sentence, it is correct #APAStyle to use the word “ninth”…
RT @APA_Style: In this sentence, it is correct #APAStyle to use the word “ninth” and the numerals 10th and 11th, but it may seem awkward:… Source by APA Style
Owning a dog is influenced by our genetic make-up
Owning a dog is influenced by our genetic make-up A team of Swedish and British scientists have studied the heritability of dog ownership using information from 35,035 twin pairs from the Swedish Twin Registry. The new study suggests that genetic variation exp
Well-Come Back! Professional Basketball Players Perceptions of Psychosocial and Behavioral Factors Influencing a Return to Pre-injury Levels
Well-Come Back! Professional Basketball Players Perceptions of Psychosocial and Behavioral Factors Influencing a Return to Pre-injury Levels
Well-Come Back! Professional Basketball Players Perceptions of Psychosocial and Behavioral Factors Influencing a Return to Pre-injury Levels Introduction Return to sport following injury is a critical moment in the life of athletes and often represents the cul
Group Metacognitive Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Pilot Feasibility Trial
Group Metacognitive Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Pilot Feasibility Trial
Group Metacognitive Therapy for Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Pilot Feasibility Trial Introduction Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a common disorder associated with a chronic course and significantly reduced quality of life (Spitzer et al., 2006; Ameri
A Critique of Olfactory Objects
A Critique of Olfactory Objects
A Critique of Olfactory Objects Theories of Perception ≠ Theories of Vision Theories of perception suffer from one fundamental flaw: they are theories of vision. What gets routinely referred to as “the other senses” hardly played a role in general discus
Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories: New research points to value of unpleasant smells in strengthening recall
Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories: New research points to value of unpleasant smells in strengthening recall
Your nose knows when it comes to stronger memories: New research points to value of unpleasant smells in strengthening recall Memories are stronger when the original experiences are accompanied by unpleasant odors, a team of researchers has found. The study br
Your circle of friends is more predictive of your health, study finds
Your circle of friends is more predictive of your health, study finds Wearable fitness trackers have made it all too easy for us to make assumptions about our health. We may look to our heart rate to determine whether we really felt the stress of that presenta
Your brain activity can be used to measure how well you understand a concept
Your brain activity can be used to measure how well you understand a concept As students learn a new concept, measuring how well they grasp it has often depended on traditional paper and pencil tests. Dartmouth researchers have developed a machine learning alg
Your body image is impacted by those around you — ScienceDaily
Your body image is impacted by those around you — ScienceDaily Spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image, according to researchers from the University of Waterloo. In a new study
Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost
Young children willing to punish misbehavior, even at personal cost Children as young as three years old are willing to punish others’ bad behavior, even at personal cost, finds a new study by psychology researchers at New York University. The work adds
Young children who express suicidal ideation understand death better than their peers: Findings refute common assumptions that depressed children who express suicidal ideation have a
Young children who express suicidal ideation understand death better than their peers: Findings refute common assumptions that depressed children who express suicidal ideation have a
Young children who express suicidal ideation understand death better than their peers: Findings refute common assumptions that depressed children who express suicidal ideation have a Four- to six-year-old children who express suicidal thoughts and behaviors ha
Young children may see nationality as biological: Perception diminishes over time, but findings point to potentially early origins of nationalist sentiments
Young children may see nationality as biological: Perception diminishes over time, but findings point to potentially early origins of nationalist sentiments
Young children may see nationality as biological: Perception diminishes over time, but findings point to potentially early origins of nationalist sentiments Young children see national identity, in part, as biological in nature, a perception that diminishes as
Young children judge others based on facial features as much as adults do: Children as young as 5 use facial information to determine how to behave toward people
Young children judge others based on facial features as much as adults do: Children as young as 5 use facial information to determine how to behave toward people
Young children judge others based on facial features as much as adults do: Children as young as 5 use facial information to determine how to behave toward people Just like adults, children by the age of 5 make rapid and consistent character judgements of other
Young bone marrow rejuvenates aging mouse brains: Transplanting marrow from young lab mice to old mice preserves memory and learning skills
Young bone marrow rejuvenates aging mouse brains: Transplanting marrow from young lab mice to old mice preserves memory and learning skills
Young bone marrow rejuvenates aging mouse brains: Transplanting marrow from young lab mice to old mice preserves memory and learning skills A new study has found that transplanting the bone marrow of young laboratory mice into old mice prevented cognitive decl
Young adults distressed by labels of narcissism, entitlement: Regardless of labels
Young adults distressed by labels of narcissism, entitlement: Regardless of labels Young adults both believe and react negatively to messages that members of their age group are more entitled and narcissistic than other living generations, suggests new researc
You recognize your face even when you don
You recognize your face even when you don
You recognize your face even when you don Given the limited capacity of our attention, we only process a small amount of the sights, sounds, and sensations that reach our senses at any given moment — what happens to the stimuli that reach our senses but
Yeast produce low-cost, high-quality cannabinoids
Yeast produce low-cost, high-quality cannabinoids University of California, Berkeley, synthetic biologists have engineered brewer’s yeast to produce marijuana’s main ingredients — mind-altering THC and non-psychoactive CBD — as well as