The amphetamine derivative 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is the essential active component of the club drug ‘ecstasy,’ and increased sociability is cited as a main reason for its ...

BOSTON, Mass. — One of the fundamental assumptions about primates is under attack. Two American primatologists are challenging the current and dominant theory that competition is the driving force of ...

An unprecedented research conducted by a group of neuroscientists has demonstrated that it is possible to train brain patterns associated with empathic feelings. Volunteers who received neurofeedback ...

There are three basic types of human smile: “reward”, “affiliative” and “dominance” smiles. That’s according to a new paper by psychologists Magdalena Rychlowska and colleagues. Here’s the authors’ ...

Researchers still have a lot to learn about the roots of introversion and extroversion, and not all of what they’ve uncovered so far has fully filtered down to the public. When it comes to ...

Being the "boss" or being in a leadership position is not always fun, glamorous or easy. However, many people climb the career ladder to become one. Twenty-five years ago, as a medical ...

Ask almost anyone what they’re looking for in a romantic partner, and “a sense of humor” is bound to be toward the top of their list. But how important is humor when it comes to a strong relationship?

New study shows that affiliation is important for effective executive teamwork. But too much, especially on the part of the leader, may ultimately damage the groupís performance. Ever been on one of ...

There are 3 primary types of smiles: the affiliative smile, the enjoyment smile, and the dominance smiles. The affiliative smile involves a simultaneous raising of the corners of the mouth with the ...