Psychology & Intimacy The Brain’s Hidden Architects: Astrocytes Emerge as Crucial Players in Fear Memory Formation and Regulation May 14, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
Psychology & Intimacy The Star-Shaped Architects of Fear: Astrocytes Emerge as Key Players in Memory Formation and Extinction May 7, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell within the intricate landscape of the brain, its delicate tendrils extending outward to embrace neighboring neurons. This is the astrocyte, a glial cell long relegated to…
Psychology & Intimacy Astrocytes Emerge as Key Architects of Fear Memory, Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Brain Function and Mental Health April 27, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker The prevailing view of the brain, long dominated by the neuron, is undergoing a profound transformation with groundbreaking research revealing the critical role of astrocytes, star-shaped glial cells, in the…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Provoking or Backfiring? A Contingent Model of How Abusive Supervision Influences Learning from Failure Through Fear April 22, 2026 Lina Irawan Unlike prior research that has primarily examined the dysfunctional—and occasionally functional—effects of abusive supervision in general work settings, a recent study delves into the specific context of workplace failure, investigating…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain’s Unsung Heroes: Astrocytes Emerge as Pivotal Architects of Fear Memory April 19, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
Psychology & Intimacy The Fear of Aging Accelerates Cellular Aging in Women, New NYU Study Reveals April 14, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from NYU School of Global Public Health indicates that anxieties surrounding aging, particularly concerns about declining health, may have a tangible impact on women’s biological aging processes. The…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Fear vs. Temptation: A Push-Pull-Mooring Perspective on Users’ Continuance Intention Toward AI Face-Swapping Technology April 12, 2026 Lina Irawan The rapid proliferation of AI face-swapping technology has created a complex user dilemma, characterized by both fascination and apprehension. This "technology paradox" has been the subject of a recent study,…
Psychology & Intimacy Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Fear Memory, Redefining Brain’s Emotional Landscape April 12, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Fear of Negative Evaluation and Sharing Avoidance on WeChat Moments: Unpacking Exhaustion and Face in Social Media Engagement April 10, 2026 Lina Irawan A recent study delving into the complexities of social media interaction has shed light on why users of platforms like WeChat Moments, particularly in China, might choose to disengage from…
Psychology & Intimacy Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Fear Memory and Potential New Targets for Anxiety Disorders April 4, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Imagine a star-shaped cell in the brain, reaching out with long, thin extensions to surround nearby neurons. This cell is called an astrocyte. For years, scientists believed astrocytes mainly acted…
