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Depression isn’t just in the head: Scientists find altered genetic activity in white blood cells

45 days ago psypost.org genetics neuroscience

A specialized brain implant can allow a person with severe paralysis to independently communicate and operate a computer at home

41 days ago psypost.org brain neuroscience

Engaging in physical and mental self-pleasure before going to bed is associated with falling asleep faster, enjoying better sleep quality, and experiencing more positive emotions upon waking.

42 days ago psypost.org psychology

Sexism is often a stronger predictor of political attitudes than a voter’s actual gender

48 days ago psypost.org psychology

Status fuels narcissism and narcissism fuels the chase for status

43 days ago psypost.org psychology

Mental health policy is a major deciding factor for American voters, new study finds, especially to liberals, higher-income people, and those in relatively poor health.

34 days ago psypost.org psychology

A three-minute smartphone game can detect a subtle cognitive mechanism behind depression

40 days ago psypost.org game psychology

Romantic partnerships often act as a buffer against loneliness for most people, but this protective association does not universally extend to asexual individuals

41 days ago psypost.org psychology

Minor delays in regular paychecks elevate the risk of intimate partner violence

49 days ago psypost.org psychology

A third grader’s afternoon restlessness predicts their chances of finishing college

43 days ago psypost.org psychology