Stories by Diana Kwon

Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology 

Scientists uncover how non-neuronal cells induce synaptic plasticity in pain circuits, potentially across long distances

The brain reacts oddly to stimuli in sync with the heart 

Researchers are finding complex links between urban living and psychosis

Scientific American Mind weighs in on recent titles from neuroscience and psychology

Discoveries about the roles they play in appetite and metabolism could unlock new strategies against obesity

A recent study links shaky economic outlook and feelings of physical pain

Nearsightedness is on the rise

Recent studies shed light on the link between urban living and psychosis

Psychologists have long seen shaming as destructive, but new science suggests we can harness it to motivate transgressors to make amends

Data about the true risks of suicide and aggression for children and teens taking these drugs have been suppressed

A new study adds to a heated debate about where pain signals are processed

Electrical signaling was previously thought to occur only in multicellular organisms

A neuroscientist explains the rage circuits in your brain

By tweaking brain chemistry, a number of common drugs can alter moral decision-making

Scientific American MIND talks to the author of Why We Snap

An in-depth analysis of clinical trials reveals widespread underreporting of negative side effects, including suicide attempts and aggressive behavior

New evidence suggests that a chemical derived from marijuana may be an effective treatment for patients with drug-resistant forms of epilepsy

The hormone is linked to seasonal relapses

Studies show that ocrelizumab works for both the relapsing and progressive forms of MS

Researchers examine why and when we unconsciously mirror another person's pupil size when we lock eyes

Preliminary studies reveal harmful effects of highly potent cannabis, but causal links remain unclear

Mental health apps may be promising, but they sorely lack regulation and quality reviews

Some say not much, but new research sheds light on the uniqueness of the human brain