Psychiatry

Computer-use affects the brain's ability to generalize the skill of moving a mouse. Christie Nicholson reports

A “rage to master,” as observed in some precocious young artists, may help define extreme visual creativity

Newly recognized, adult ADHD threatens the success and well-being of 4 percent of adults. A combination of treatments can help the afflicted lead a more productive life

A fear of happiness often coexists with other mental disorders

Scores on standardized tests may go up but a student's ability for abstract and logical thinking may not improve. Christie Nicholson reports

The existence of the Higgs boson particle was confirmed, a strong case for human-caused climate change was released and scientists analyzed the oldest-known human DNA

Delaying inevitable pain may not be the best route when it comes to decreasing your anxiety. Christie Nicholson reports

New insights into how selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors work suggest they reverse inhibited nerve regeneration and connectivity that may underlie depression

The hormone has the ability to boost activity in the brain area linked to social behavior and could thus lead to more effective treatment

If you want to catch someone in a lie, you'll raise your odds in the afternoons, as most people are more likely to cheat or lie then as opposed to the morning. Christie Nicholson reports

Researchers have struggled to identify how certain states of mind influence physical health. One biologist thinks he has an answer

This research ethics series uses the story of Dan Markingson’s participation in a clinical trial of anti-psychotic drugs at the University of Minnesota, his suicide 2004 while participating on the study, and subsequent events as a case study in which to explore various aspects of clinical trial conduct.