Psychology & Psychiatry
Feeling frisky makes you see what you want to see
There's something to rose-tinted glasses after all.
Sep 23, 2020
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Uncertainty in a date dampens interest in a mate
According to a new study, those who feel greater certainty that a prospective romantic partner reciprocates their interest will put more effort into seeing that person again, while rating the possible date as more sexually ...
Jun 7, 2018
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Did human-like intelligence evolve to care for helpless babies?
A new study from the University of Rochester suggests that human intelligence might have evolved in response to the demands of caring for infants.
May 23, 2016
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How chronic stress short-circuits parenting
In the best of circumstances, raising a toddler is a daunting undertaking. But parents under long-term stress often find it particularly challenging to tap into the patience, responsiveness, and energy required for effective ...
Oct 5, 2011
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Parents' 'um's' and 'uh's' help toddlers learn new words, cognitive scientists find
A team of cognitive scientists has good news for parents who are worried that they are setting a bad example for their children when they say "um" and "uh." A study conducted at the University of Rochester's Baby Lab shows ...
Apr 14, 2011
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Suicide risk in abused teen girls linked to mother-daughter conflict
Teenage girls who were maltreated as children are more likely to entertain suicidal thoughts if the relationship with their mother is poor and the degree of conflict between the two of them high.
Oct 18, 2018
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Medical research
Scientists override errant form of genetic signaling for first time
In a new study published today in the journal Nature, scientists discovered an entirely new way to change the genetic code. The findings, though early, are significant because they may ultimately help researchers alter the ...
Jun 15, 2011
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Children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders lag in emotional understanding
A new study reveals that children with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) show a striking developmental delay in their understanding of emotions. Even in those children with an average IQ, researchers found that their ...
Jun 30, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Lab model offers hope for macular degeneration patients
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which leads to a loss of central vision, is the most frequent cause of blindness in adults 50 years of age or older, affecting an estimated 196 million people worldwide. There is no ...
Mar 29, 2021
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Is coming out always a good thing?
Coming out as lesbian, gay, or bisexual increases emotional well-being even more than earlier research has indicated. But the psychological benefits of revealing one's sexual identity -- less anger, less depression, and higher ...
Jun 20, 2011
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