CognitionSeptember 1, 2016
Mom, I'm Joey, Not Jennie!
Why we call our nearest and dearest by the wrong name
Stories by Francine Russo
Francine Russo is a veteran journalist specializing in social sciences and relationships. She is author of Love after 50: How to Find It, Enjoy It, and Keep It (Simon and Schuster, 2021).
NeuroscienceMarch 1, 2016
Debate Grows over How to Meet the Needs of Transgender Kids
What does it take to help them thrive?
Mind & BrainJanuary 1, 2016
Coming Out Trans: 1 Man's Experience
A 22-year-old shares some of the hard lessons he has learned
NeuroscienceJanuary 1, 2016
Is There Something Unique about the Transgender Brain?
Imaging studies and other research suggest that there is a biological basis for transgender identity
BehaviorJanuary 1, 2016
Transgender Kids: What Does It Take to Help Them Thrive?
A debate is growing among experts over how to meet their urgent needs
Mind & BrainSeptember 1, 2015
Awe Has Social Value
Feeling awestruck shifts our mindset toward the greater good
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2015
Like Humans, Apes Are Susceptible to Spin
Our preference for positive framing may be hardwired
Mind & BrainJuly 1, 2015
Picky Eaters Are Not All Alike
Research suggests there are four patterns of behavior, and the issue isn’t always food