A new study published in Developmental Psychology found that trauma experienced by mothers prior to pregnancy influences the emotional and social behavior of their offspring. The research, conducted on rats, showed varied effects on the offspring's behavior depending on the duration and intensity of pre-pregnancy stress.
A University of Haifa study found that exposure to stories about successful risk-taking decisions influenced investment advisors' perceptions of a Nasdaq-traded stock. The study suggests that psychological factors, such as priming, can shape financial decision-making. This phenomenon highlights the importance of considering psychology ...
A University of Haifa research team has identified a protein, PSD-95, crucial for stabilizing long-term memories. The study found that inducing PSD-95 production during memory creation is necessary for memory retention, while its absence does not affect existing memories.
A recent study found that 60% of psychotherapy clients felt their therapy either lasted too long or ended too soon. Clients who experienced a positive termination were more satisfied and reported feeling an expression of independence, reflection of positive therapeutic gains, and a sense of positive gains.
A 90-minute daytime nap significantly speeds up memory consolidation, with participants showing improved performance in tasks requiring motor skills. This discovery may enable the development of methods to accelerate memory consolidation and create stable memories.
A joint research by Dr. Leonid Brodsky and Dr. Milton Taylor identified 37 genes out of 22,000 possible genes which fight the hepatitis C virus. The study's mathematical model can be applied to identify key genes in patient response to treatment, potentially leading to more effective medications.