Previous behavioral research points to a positive relationship between maternal touch and
early social development. Here, we explored the brain correlates of this relationship. The …

Theoretical perspectives suggest that the mirror neuron system (MNS) is an important
neurobiological contributor to empathy, yet empirical support is mixed. Here, we adopt a …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by reduced attention to social stimuli
including the human face. This hypo-responsiveness to stimuli that are engaging to typically …

The default mode network (DMN) is critical for self-referential mental processes, and its
dysfunction is implicated in many neuropsychiatric disorders. However, the …

Neuropharmacological effects of psychedelics have profound cognitive, emotional, and
social effects that inspired the development of cultures and religions worldwide. Findings …

From early in life, human infants appear capable of taking others' perspectives, and can do
so even when the other's perspective conflicts with the infant's perspective. Infants' success …

Individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder show alterations in functional neural
connectivity during rest. However, resting‐state network (RSN) disruptions have not been …

In 1895 in the Project for a Scientific Psychology, Freud tried to integrate psychology and
neurology in order to develop a neuroscientific psychology. Since 1880, Freud made no …

Chronic pain is a complex physiological and psychological phenomenon. Implicit learning
mechanisms contribute to the development of chronic pain and to persistent changes in the …

Worldwide use of face masks as personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19
pandemic has changed interpersonal interactions in myriad ways, likely permanently …