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Agarwal N, Rochat P · 2026 · Preprint
Across two experiments, children (N = 258, ages 4–10) evaluated protagonists who either protested unfair, arbitrary rules ("good trouble") or upheld the status quo. Study 1 demonstrates that from age 5, children prefer affiliating with…
View details →Agarwal N, Rochat P · 2026 · Preprint
Across two experiments, children (N = 259, ages 4–10) evaluated protagonists who either protested unfair, arbitrary rules ("good trouble") or upheld the status quo. Study 1 demonstrates that from age 5, children prefer affiliating with…
View details →Agarwal N, Rochat P · 2026 · Preprint
Across two experiments, children (N = 259, ages 4–10) evaluated protagonists who either protested unfair, arbitrary rules ("good trouble") or upheld the status quo. Study 1 demonstrates that from age 5, children prefer affiliating with…
View details →Kiang M, Lepock JR, Mizrahi R et al. · 2026 · The world journal of biological psychiatry : the official journal of the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry
Objectives Patients at clinical high risk (CHR) for schizophrenia experience a wide range of clinical outcomes. Given this heterogeneity, long-term prognostic biomarkers are needed. The gamma-frequency EEG auditory steady-state response…
View details →Csigai P, Sparrow L, Maquet L et al. · 2026 · Scientific reports
Resting heart rate variability (HRV) is considered a marker of individuals' capacity to adapt to environmental demands, although direct empirical evidence remains limited. This study examined whether resting HRV predicts subjective and…
View details →Werle D, Sablottny L, Tuschen-Caffier B et al. · 2026 · Appetite
While the hierarchical model of approach-avoidance motivation suggests a heightened food-specific approach behavior for individuals with binge eating disorder (BED), empirical evidence does not confirm the postulated food approach bias.…
View details →Flint RW Jr, Morehouse J, Chown AE et al. · 2026 · Psychological reports
Long-term reactivated memories undergo a time-dependent reconsolidation process during which they are susceptible to modulation. We report the results of an experiment examining the effect of multiple reminder treatments on reconsolidation…
View details →Sharma A, Hanly M, Bhonagiri D · 2026 · Critical care medicine
Objectives This study aims to investigate the effect of culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) status on in-hospital mortality in patients admitted to ICUs with sepsis. We hypothesize that diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds,…
View details →van Doorslaer de Ten Ryen S, Warnier G, Antoine N et al. · 2026 · FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology
Satellite cells participate in myogenesis and contribute to skeletal muscle regeneration and hypertrophy. Amongst other stimuli, satellite cells can be activated by exercise and hypoxia. However, the cumulative effect of exercise on…
View details →Hannibal W, Freitas-Oliveira R, Bernardes-Dias AC et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Abstract The study of species distribution has long intrigued naturalists, driven by ecological and evolutionary processes such as species interactions, climatic, and geological factors. Understanding these patterns is crucial for…
View details →Tagami U, Imaizumi S · 2026 · Acta psychologica
Visual false pattern perception can increase in response to a lack of control. However, prior studies have manipulated control over relatively long timescales by altering participants' beliefs. We investigated whether short-timescale…
View details →Wójcik M, Orłowski P, Adamczyk S et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Background Contemporary research indicates that psychedelics induce notable neurophysiological changes, some lasting weeks to months after a single dose. However, most evidence derives from acute administration studies and limited…
View details →Inamura Y, Miyazaki S, Nitta J et al. · 2026 · Heart rhythm
Background A size-adjustable cryoballoon (SACB, POLARxFIT, Boston Scientific), switching between 28-mm and 31-mm diameters, was introduced for atrial fibrillation ablation; however, its efficacy and safety compared with conventional…
View details →Chusyd DE, Austad SN, Brown JL et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Early-life trauma in humans, including maternal loss, is strongly associated with increased risk of chronic diseases, reduced life expectancy, and accelerated biological aging, as measured through epigenetic modifications, such as DNA…
View details →Adami A, Vitacca M, Casaburi R et al. · 2026 · European journal of applied physiology
PURPOSE: Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is an established treatment for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosed with hypoxemia at rest or during activity. Chronic hypoxemia is a potential mediator of loss of…
View details →Pacheco CFO, Costa RF, Silva AEB et al. · 2026 · Forest Ecology and Management.
Mangroves face increasing threats from human degradation and extreme weather events, yet limited information exists on whether they can naturally recover after those disturbances. In this study, we attempted to fill this gap by assessing…
View details →Antonarakis ES, Antonarakis ES, Cao Q et al. · 2026 · Clinical cancer research : an official journal of the American Association for Cancer Research
Purpose This multicenter, single-arm, phase II trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of cabazitaxel and carboplatin followed by abiraterone, plus androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), in patients with high-volume metastatic…
View details →Wanner P, Ostermair F, Cristini J et al. · 2026 · Experimental brain research
A single bout of cardiovascular exercise (CVE) can promote neuroplasticity in an intensity-dependent manner. Consequently, performing CVE immediately after encoding may enhance motor memory consolidation, with stronger effects reported for…
View details →Agarwal N, Rochat P · 2025 · Preprint
Across two experiments, children (N = 259, ages 4–10) evaluated protagonists who either protested unfair, arbitrary rules ("good trouble") or upheld the status quo. Study 1 demonstrates that from age 5, children prefer affiliating with…
View details →Almeida OP, Page A, Etherton-Beer C · 2026 · International psychogeriatrics
Behavioural and psychological disturbances are common among individuals with dementia. It is unclear if the use of antidementia medicines reduces their presence. This study aimed to clarify if the introduction of antidementia medicines…
View details →Getachew ED, Wronski ML, Van De Water AL et al. · 2026 · The International journal of eating disorders
Objective Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) is an eating disorder characterized by persistent avoidant/restrictive eating unrelated to body image. Sex differences in clinical phenotypes and neurobiology of ARFID are…
View details →Pohjola A, Asikainen A, Kaprio J et al. · 2026 · Neurology
Background and objectives The growing use and improved accessibility of noninvasive imaging modalities have increased the detection of incidental intracranial findings, such as unruptured brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). At the…
View details →Crawford M, Leonardi C, Martin MP et al. · 2026 · Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances
This study sought to characterize patient interest in utilizing telemedicine for orthopaedic surgery clinic visits in a primarily Medicaid population. The authors hypothesized that interest in telemedicine would be associated with higher…
View details →De Laet H, Nijhof A, Wiersema JR · 2025 · Preprint
While prevailing theories suggest social interaction difficulties are inherent to autism, the theory of the double empathy problem (DEP) proposes these difficulties arise from a mismatch between different neurotypes. The theory predicts…
View details →Tröger A, Schneider J, Tsapekos D et al. · 2026 · Preprint
Intro: Many people with bipolar disorder (BD) experience persistent cognitive deficits. Sleep spindles have been linked to cognitive ability in healthy populations and psychotic disorders. While there is preliminary evidence for altered…
View details →Raidl P, Vogl A, Dreisoerner A et al. · 2025 · Preprint
Introduction: Prior evidence suggests that individuals with higher fitness exhibit attenuated endocrine and autonomic responses to acute stress. However, it remains unclear whether this stress-buffering effect depends on the type of…
View details →Lorrimar V, van Mulukom V · 2025 · Preprint
In an era of polycrisis, the philosophy of longtermism posits that positively influencing the long-term future is a key moral priority. This study investigates psychological factors predicting moral concern for future generations, focusing…
View details →Le Blanc-Brillon J, Fortin JS, Lafrance L et al. · 2025 · Frontiers in psychology
Introduction Social networking sites (SNSs) have become an integral part of daily life, raising concerns about their potential impact on mental health. One key mechanism through which SNSs may affect wellbeing is social comparison. The…
View details →Smulligan KL, Lempke LB, Mannix RC et al. · 2026 · The Journal of pediatrics
Objective To investigate whether slower reaction time (RT) was associated with higher concussion odds among middle school female soccer players. Study design We performed a retrospective cohort study, analyzing pre-participation…
View details →De Laet H, Nijhof A, Wiersema JR · 2025 · Preprint
Purpose: Autism is associated with social interaction and communication difficulties. The theory of the double empathy problem challenges the idea that these difficulties are inherent to autism, arguing that they rather stem from a…
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