Simone Shamay-Tsoory

Professor of Psychology, SANS Lab, University of Haifa

Simone Shamay-Tsoory is a professor of psychology at the University of Haifa, Israel, where she directs the Social and Affective Neuroscience (SANS) Lab.

Written by Simone Shamay-Tsoory

Two people at a cafe table, one holding a cigarette. Blurred foreground and background create a candid atmosphere.

When talking brings you relief, brain syncing may be at work

Something curious happens in two people’s brains during supportive interactions. It could help explain their emotional power

by Yarden Avnor & Simone Shamay-Tsoory