Humans are social beings, and it shouldn’t be surprising that there are specific groups of nerve cells in the brain that are directly influenced by social experiences. One important mechanism ...

Researchers have found that the size of the amygdala—a region of the brain involved in processing emotions—could be linked to ...

Macaque species with higher social tolerance possess larger amygdalae, redefining the brain region as a social hub.

Have you ever had an uneasy feeling that you’re missing something? Or an unhappy suspicion that in social interactions, your words and actions stand out – but for all the wrong reasons? Recently, I ...

Simple steps like eating brain-nourishing food, taking brain-boosting supplements like Cognizin citicoline, protecting your ...

Imagine finding out your friends hosted a dinner party and didn't invite you, or that you were passed over for a job you were excited about. These moments hurt, and people often describe rejection in ...

Constant connectivity is pushing many individuals beyond their social interaction threshold. This assessment reveals where yours lies.

New research identifies the SNAP-47 protein as the key regulator of slow oxytocin release, maintaining the brain's "social vibe." ...

Our brains use basic ‘building blocks’ of information to keep track of how people interact, enabling us to navigate complex social interactions, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL ...

The neuropeptide oxytocin is a special messenger substance that nerve cells use to communicate with each other. It is acting ...

In 2019 a startling article was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers tracked brain changes in nine polar scientists after 14 months isolated at a remote station in Antarctica.