Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Alix Earle shares mental health update after terrifying panic attack: 'I just broke down in tears'
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Cognitive PsychologyJul 28, 2026
Random Error: Implications for Consciousness Research
By appreciating the nature of "random error," one can more easily develop a mechanistic understanding of the cause-and-effect workings of the conscious mind.
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Mental health crisis outside Mansfield police station ends in tragedy
Mansfield Police received a 911 call about a man with a gun. A ping of the phone determined the call was coming from the police station parking lot.
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Make the kids’ summer holidays go with a bang – play together like orangutans | Helen Pilcher
With the news that the ginger giants arrange playdates for their offspring, scientists say messing about has health benefits for humans of all agesThe school summer holidays are upon us. Cue the annual expectation that…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Science for America’s next 250 years
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026.
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Psychological inoculation against climate doom
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. Individuals encounter “climate doom,” extreme portrayals of climate change, on social media. While climate doom may be intended to…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
The human hippocampus can pattern separate memories by meaning
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceMemory research traditionally distinguishes semantic memory, which supports knowledge about the world, from episodic memory…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Adaptive molecular convergence is pervasive across deep time and largely decoupled from phenotypic convergence
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceEvolution frequently repeats, but how often similar traits arise from similar genetic changes remains unclear, especially…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Anterior and posterior retrosplenial cortex employ distinct strategies for egocentric–allocentric transformation in spatial coding
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceThis study reveals a functional variance in the retrosplenial cortex (RSC) for spatial processing. Using calcium imaging in…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Hypermutability of integrated sequences of viral origin in a chlorarachniophyte
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceDe novo mutations provide the raw material for adaptation, but at high frequencies, they can compromise genome integrity…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
The cortical scene processing network emerges in infancy, prior to independent navigation experience
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceDespite extensive work on the functional organization of scene processing in the human adult visual cortex, little is known…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Long-horizon associative learning as a unifying framework for statistical learning across scales
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceHumans readily extract structure from sequences, detecting regularities that span from local transitions to large-scale…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Parenthood decisions in uncertain times: Experimental evidence from four countries
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceWhy are fertility rates falling even where family policies are strong and gender equality has advanced? This study shows…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Structures of the sodium-coupled phosphate importer SLC34A2 reveal a distinct architecture and gating mechanism
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceThe SLC34 family of sodium (Na+)-driven inorganic phosphate (Pi) transporters are indispensable gatekeepers of the body’s…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Treating language contact as normal: Coalescent-theoretic modeling of the prehistory of the Bantu language family
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceWe build a coalescent-theoretic model for studying the early prehistory of the Bantu language family. Prior computational…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Distinct repair processes produce APOBEC-induced deletions, tandem substitutions, and complex mutations in yeast and human cells
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceDysregulated APOBEC activity is one of the most prominent sources of base substitution mutations in human cancer. Here, we…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
The floral illusion: A parasitic beetle mimics the scent of flowers to attract bees
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceFlowers use scent to attract pollinators, yet animals are not known to produce floral chemical signals to manipulate these…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Calcitriol–PKM2 axis drives transcriptional and metabolic reprogramming of ILCPs into intestinal dual-cytokine-producing ILC3s
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceThis study elucidates a vitamin D receptor–spleen tyrosine kinase–pyruvate kinase M2 (VDR–SYK–PKM2) axis through which…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Proteolytic activation of c-MYC facilitated by DOT1L
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceProteolytic activation of transcription factors has proven to serve biologically important regulatory roles. For example…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
The global demand and potential public health impact of oral antiviral treatment stockpile for influenza pandemics
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificancePandemic preparedness requires strategic stockpiling of antiviral drugs but existing stockpile estimates are based on…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Balanced polymorphism in a floral transcription factor underlies the ancient rhythm of daily sex alternation in avocado
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceHermaphroditic plants commonly evolve mechanisms to resolve conflict between male and female components of fitness, for…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
An antibody–drug conjugate active against antibiotic-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceThe global spread multidrug-resistantNeisseriagonorrhoeaethreatens to undermine antibiotic treatment. Treatment failures of…
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Pair living emerged early in placental mammals
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 31, August 2026. SignificanceUnderstanding how social systems evolved requires knowing the ancestral social organization. Here, we tested the assumption…
Mental HealthJul 28, 2026
Why pain matters in treatment-resistant depression
Nature Mental Health, Published online: 28 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s44220-026-00691-9Chronic pain often coincides with treatment-resistant depression, and can be a major contributor to antidepressant failure, but is…
Health PsychologyJul 28, 2026
I Wasn’t Prepared for Newborn Sleep Deprivation—Experts Explain What It Can Do to a Parent’s Body
Sleep deprivation during the newborn stage can impact physical and mental health in parents. Here’s how to cope.
ResearchJul 28, 2026
Editorial: Reimagining human movement: the impact of extended reality on physical and emotional experience
Reimagining Human Movement: The Impact of Extended Reality on Physical and Emotional Experience Behind each article we publish stands a team of superheroes: authors, editors, and reviewers who chose to uphold quality…
AddictionJul 28, 2026
App-based skills training to reduce problem drinking among adult internet help-seekers: a double-blinded randomized controlled trial
Introduction Problem drinking (PD), defined as hazardous or harmful drinking, constitutes a major health and economic burden worldwide. However, most individuals with PD typically remain untreated for many years as part…
InfertilityJul 28, 2026
Lifestyle habits may explain difference in endometriosis symptoms
Investigating lifestyle factors, this study highlights their role in quality of life for women with endometriosis, advocating for personalized care strategies.
Child PsychologyJul 28, 2026
Simtriyo Gains FDA Approval as First NDSRI CNS Stimulant for ADHD
The FDA has approved Simtriyo (centanafadine), a first-in-class NDSRI and CNS stimulant, for adult and pediatric ADHD aged 6 years and older.
Health anxietyJul 28, 2026
Can anxiety be genetic? Mental health expert weighs in
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health issues in the world. There are various factors, such as traumatic life events, work stress, financial challenges or relationship issues, that can lead ...