Mind & Brain
The Quirk of a High IQ
It seems that those with high IQs have a beneficial quirk in their ability to perceive a moving scene. Christie Nicholson
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Biology
Hallucinogens Could Ease Existential Terror
Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, is being explored as a therapeutic tool to improve the lives of people with a life-threatening illness
Health
Anorexics Move as Though They Are Larger
When asked to walk through doorways of various widths, anorexics started to edge through to avoid contact when the openings were still easily passable. Sophie Bushwick reports
Mind & Brain
Is Ketamine the Next Big Depression Drug?
Ketamine, an anesthetic and illicit party drug, is emerging as a fast-acting antidepressant
Mind & Brain
How to Enjoy Your Decision
When facing a lot of choice, it is best to decide on one option and then physically shut off all others. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind & Brain
Inside the Mind of a Psychopath
The brains of psychopaths react differently to images of someone being hurt than the brains of non-psychopaths. Christie Nicholson reports
Health
Why Doctors Prescribe Off-Label Drugs
Why your doctor might give you an antidepressant to treat your migraines
Mind & Brain
Money Is Valued Differently Depending on How It's Earned
We tend to diminish the value of money earned through questionable means. Christie Nicholson reports
The Sciences
Zooniverse: Notes from Nature
Help make information about natural history collections available via the Internet
Health
Crowdsourcing in Manhunts Can Work
Despite mistakes over the Boston bombers, social media can help to find people quickly
Biology
Is the World's Top Neuroscience Group Quashing Dissent on the U.S. BRAIN Initiative?
The president of the Society for Neuroscience asked its members to stay positive about a multibillion project to record all the brain's neurons in action, but some psychologists have called foul on this scientific advocacy...
Mind & Brain
Memory Improves with Sleep
Sleep plays a crucial role in better memory. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind & Brain
Social Therapies for Schizophrenia Show Promise
Treating the less well-recognized social aspects of schizophrenia could help patients lead fuller, more productive lives
Biology
Scientists Decipher the Healing Powers of Placebos
Scientists are dissecting the placebo effect in hopes of deploying its active ingredients as treatments
Biology
Psychiatry Tries to Aid Traumatized Chimps in Captivity
As some of the world’s last laboratory chimpanzees retire to sanctuaries, a specialist in evolutionary psychiatry suggests treatment for our captive kin
Mind & Brain
Unhealthy Eating Leaves You in a Bad Mood
If you are in a bad mood don't try to comfort yourself with unhealthy food. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind & Brain
Psychiatry's New Bible
As our understanding of mental illness grows, the diagnostic manual gets an update
Health
What Are Personality Disorders?
House Call Doctor: Quick and Dirty Tips for Taking Charge of Your Health
Mind & Brain
Sexting Habits of Teens
A recent study takes a closer look at the sexting habits of one particular subgroup within teens. Christie Nicholson reports
Mind & Brain
Studying Languages Can Grow the Brain
Researchers have found that people who study languages tend to show significant growth in certain areas of the brain. Christie Nicholson reports
