A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that a single high dose of psilocybin, combined with psychological support, can lead to reductions in alcohol use among people …
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NeuroscienceSocioeconomic background tied to distinct brain and behavioral patterns
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience suggests that different aspects of socioeconomic status are associated with distinct patterns of brain structure, connectivity, and behavior—and these associations can vary depending …
NeurosciencePopular sugar substitute erythritol may impair brain blood vessel health, study finds
New research published in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests that erythritol, a popular sugar substitute, may negatively affect the cells lining blood vessels in the brain. In laboratory experiments, …
NeuroscienceNew neuroscience study reveals sex-specific brain responses to threat
A new study published in Nature Neuroscience has found that male and female mice rely on different brain circuits to process threatening situations, even though they behave in much the …
NeuroscienceAdversity in childhood linked to accelerated brain development
A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry suggests that adversity experienced during late childhood is associated with accelerated changes in brain connectivity between cortical and subcortical regions. These neural changes …
NeurosciencePsilocybin induces large-scale brain network reorganization, offering insights into the psychedelic state
A new study published in Translational Psychiatry has provided the most detailed look yet at how psilocybin affects brain activity in rodents. Researchers found that psilocybin produces widespread changes in …
NeuroscienceNeuroscientists discover biological mechanism that helps the brain ignore irrelevant information
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. New research published in Nature Neuroscience sheds light on how the brain filters …