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Would Voices Influence Guilt Perceptions?
Summary: Accents influence perceptions of guilt, with those judged as “lower status” being considered more likely to commit crimes. Researchers analyzed responses from 180 participants who rated voices from 10 UK accents on social traits and likelihood of certain behaviors, including crimes.The findings highlight a strong association between perceived social
Exploring the Relation between Personality and Cognitive Decline
Summary: A new study has identified three psychological profiles that influence brain health, cognitive decline, and dementia risk in aging adults. Profiles with high protective traits, like purpose and openness, show better cognition and brain integrity, while those with low protective traits or high negative traits face accelerated brain atrophy
Mapping IL-1’s Role in Mood, Memory, and Sensory Wires
Summary: A comprehensive study mapped neuronal IL-1R1 (nIL-1R1) expression in the mouse brain, highlighting its role in sensory processing, mood, and memory regulation. Researchers found that neurons expressing IL-1R1 integrate immune and neural signals, revealing connections between inflammation and brain disorders like depression and anxiety.The study pinpointed key regions, such
Pregnancy Reshapes Mom’s Mental, Reducing Gray Matter
Summary: Pregnancy leads to a 4.9% reduction in gray matter volume in 94% of the brain, with partial recovery postpartum, primarily in regions tied to social cognition. A groundbreaking neuroimaging study analyzed brain changes in 179 women, including non-gestational mothers, revealing that these changes are biologically driven by pregnancy hormones
In both men and women, the upper body mass is a predictor of the number of sexual partners.
Summary: A study revealed that both men and women with greater upper body strength report more lifetime sexual partners, challenging the sexual selection hypothesis, which emphasizes male physical competition for mates.While men’s strength is often linked to evolutionary advantages like hunting and mate competition, the findings also suggest stronger men
Myopia Risks Reduce with the Use of Multifocal Lenses
Summary: New research demonstrates that high-add multifocal contact lenses significantly slow myopia progression in children, with benefits that persist even after discontinuation. The lenses, designed to slow eye growth and reduce long-term myopia-related risks, showed no rebound effect after treatment stopped.Findings from the BLINK2 Study indicate that starting treatment early
