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This shows neuron expressions in the amgydala and hippocampus.

·August 21, 2013·3 min read

Brain Circuit Can Tune Anxiety

Researchers have discovered a communication pathway between the amygdala and ventral hippocampus which appears to control anxiety. The findings could help pinpoint better targets for anti-anxiety treatments.

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·August 15, 2013·2 min read

Worms May Shed Light on Human Ability to Handle Chronic Stress

New research into the brain cells of roundworms may help scientists better understand how some humans are better able to cope with stress.

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·July 31, 2013·3 min read

Robots Strike Fear in the Hearts of Fish

Researchers use bio-inspired robots to elicit fear response in zebrafish. They also discover the reaction can be modulated by alcohol.

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·July 22, 2013·4 min read

The Love Hormone is Two-Faced

The 'love hormone' oxytocin can strengthen bad memories and induce future fear and anxiety, a new study suggests.

This electrophysiology image shows the impact running has on new neurons in the hippocampus.

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·July 3, 2013·4 min read

Exercise Reorganizes the Brain to be More Resilient to Stress

A new study finds exercise reorganized the brain so that its response to stress is reduced and anxiety is less likely to interfere with normal brain function.

The MRI scan highlights the location of the amygdala

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·June 26, 2013·3 min read

Tired and Edgy? Sleep Deprivation Boosts Anticipatory Anxiety

A new study finds sleep deprivation could play a role in ramping up specific brain regions which contribute to excessive worrying.

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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

Stress from 9/11 Linked to Nationwide Resurgence in Smoking Among Americans Who Had Quit

According to new research, the 9/11 terror attacks may have caused 1 million former smokers to take up and maintain the habit once again.

The diagram shows the different types of brain strokes.

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·June 20, 2013·3 min read

1 in 4 Stroke Patients Suffer PTSD

A new study finds almost 300,000 stroke survivors yearly will develop PTSD as a result of their health scare.

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·April 9, 2013·3 min read

Sensational Success in Patients with Major Depression Using Deep Brain Stimulation

Researchers implanted pacemaker electrodes into the medial forebrain bundle of patients suffering from major depression and performed deep brain stimulation. In a matter of days, in six out of seven patients, symptoms such as anxiety, despondence, listlessness and joylessness had improved considerably.

The image shows a structural diagram of rapamycin.

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·March 4, 2013·2 min read

Protein Synthesis Blocker Could Help Reduce Effects of Traumatic Events

Researchers note reduced fear and stress responses following a mildly traumatic event when rapamycin, a protein synthesis blocker, is administered.

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·February 26, 2013·3 min read

Police and Firefighters in Early Career at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic Events

Researchers have discovered new protective service workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders.