Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Ancient Neural Switch for Focus: Brainstem Neurons Identified as Key to Filtering Distractions July 24, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists at Johns Hopkins University have pinpointed a group of neurons within an evolutionarily ancient region of the brainstem that appears to be a critical component in the fundamental ability…
Psychology & Intimacy Extensive Experience Remodels Neural Task Circuitry to Escape the Frontal Bottleneck and Increase Automaticity of Categorization July 13, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Georgetown University researchers have presented groundbreaking evidence suggesting that the human brain undergoes significant physical reorganization as individuals acquire new skills, transforming complex, effortful tasks into automatic processes. This discovery…
Psychology & Intimacy Unlocking the Neural Blueprint of Social Connection: Brain Activity Precedes Approach Decisions by Seconds June 23, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the intricate neural processes that precede our decision to approach another individual. Published recently, the study reveals that…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain Prepares for Social Connection Seconds Before Action, Revealing Neural "Pre-Decision State" June 15, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research emerging from the prestigious Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is shedding unprecedented light on the intricate neural mechanisms…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Neural Architects of Anxiety, Depression, and Social Withdrawal June 5, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have identified a specific brain circuit that appears to play a major role in anxiety, depression-like behaviors, and social withdrawal. Even more striking, they found that restoring balance within…
Psychology & Intimacy Unraveling the Neural Labyrinth: Scientists Pinpoint and Reverse Key Brain Circuit Driving Anxiety, Depression, and Social Withdrawal June 5, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker Scientists have identified a specific brain circuit that appears to play a major role in anxiety, depression-like behaviors, and social withdrawal. Even more striking, they found that restoring balance within…
Psychology & Intimacy The Brain’s Social Compass: Neural Signatures Precede Approach Behavior by Seconds June 2, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research emerging from the renowned Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC) at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem is shedding unprecedented light on the intricate neural mechanisms…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Beyond the Reducing Valve: Towards a Computational Neurophenomenology of Altered States Via Deep Neural Networks May 20, 2026 Lina Irawan A groundbreaking framework, the C × G × D model, proposes a novel computational approach to understanding the diverse qualitative experiences within altered states of consciousness, including hallucinations and ego dissolution. This innovative model,…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Methodological Foundations for Locating the Neural Correlates of Low-Level Visual Experience May 10, 2026 Lina Irawan Researchers have introduced a novel framework designed to pinpoint the neural basis of a fundamental aspect of visual consciousness: "base experience," defined as the spatial arrangement of colors perceived across…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Neural responses to proxemic distance regulation in urban public spaces in the post-COVID context using a portable electroencephalogram April 23, 2026 Lina Irawan The intersection of cognitive neuroscience and urban studies is yielding novel insights into how human environments shape our experiences. Recent advancements are providing objective measures to understand the complex interplay…
