From the University of Washington press release: For years, scientists and parents alike have touted the benefits of introducing babies to two languages: Bilingual experience has been shown to improve cognitive abilities, especially problem-solving. And for…
From the Frontiers press release: What would a celebration be without alcohol, whether we are talking about a private or professional event? Drinking alcohol, is a well-engrained and long-standing social habit in many countries around…
From the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences press release: According to a new study in the INFORMS journal Organization Science, when employers foster an office environment that supports positive, social relationships between women…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Exposure to a common visual illusion may enhance your ability to read fine print, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for…
From the Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main press release: Numerous studies have shown that physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age. Now researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt have explored…
From the University of California – San Diego press release: University of California San Diego scientists have linked specific wiring in the brain to distinct behavioral symptoms of depression. In a study published in the journal…
From the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne press release: Stress is a major risk factor for a range of psychopathologies. However, stress does not affect everyone equally: in the face of sustained adversity, some people develop…
From the University of British Columbia press release: By the age of one, infants already prefer speakers of their native tongue, but do not necessarily view speakers of an unfamiliar language negatively, according to new UBC…
From the University of Bath press release: If you lean in for a kiss on the left you may be in the minority. A new study from an international team of psychologists and neuroscientists suggest that…
From the Frontiers press release: Researchers in the UK have used DNA sequencing to examine bacteria in post-mortem brains from patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Their findings suggest increased bacterial populations and different proportions of specific…