Similarities in brain development between marmosets and humans

In common marmosets, the brain regions that process social interactions develop very slowly, extending until early adulthood, like in humans. During this time, all group members are involved in raising the infants, which contributes to the species' strong socio-cognitive skills.

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Workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying

Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees' health and well-being. A study sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace bullying. Focusing on the dynamics of social relationships, the study shows how workplace culture, interaction and social relationships play a role in bullying.

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New study finds partner's happiness linked to lower stress hormone levels in older couples

Having happy intimate partners might not only lift our moods, but it also helps us manage stress, especially as we age, according to new research. When comparing individuals' self-reported emotional states and relationship satisfaction with their levels of cortisol, researchers observed that older couples have lower levels of the stress hormone when their partners feel positive emotions. This effect was even stronger for people who reported higher satisfaction in their relationships.

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People sympathize with bullied AI bots

In a new study, humans displayed sympathy towards and protected AI bots who were excluded from playtime.

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How do we recognize other people's emotions?

For recognizing people's emotions, facial expressions do play an important role. However, they are not the only crucial factor.

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Are ideas contagious?

As flu season approaches, researchers are discovering that the flu and fake news have far more in common than we may think.

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Childhood social interactions can combat stereotypes

Prior research has found that exposure to social diversity in early life, such as through day care, influences how people communicate. Those early social experiences can also moderate tendencies toward stereotyping down the road, according to a new study.

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