FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2015·5 min readRetrieving Hidden Traumatic MemoriesAccording to a new study, researchers have discovered a mechanism in the brain which can restore stress related and unconscious memories.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeuroscience·August 11, 2015·4 min readAutism and Schizophrenia Linked to Special Class of Inhibitory NeuronsA new study reports the loss of mGluR5 receptors in the brain could be responsible for the development of autism and schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 11, 2015·6 min readBrain Scans Can Predict Success of Treatment for Social Anxiety DisorderAccording to a new study, brain scans may be able to predict how well a person with social anxiety disorder will respond to specific treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 7, 2015·3 min readSex Hormone Levels Consistent With Birth Gender in Transgender TeensA new study reports transgender teens express typical hormone levels consistent with their gender of birth.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 5, 2015·3 min readBrain Structures Involved in Delayed Gratification IdentifiedResearchers implicate the hippocampus and nucleus accumbens in decisions that call for delayed gratification.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 4, 2015·4 min readIdentifying the Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant Use During PregnancyAccording to a new study, pregnant women who take SSRI antidepressants have lower risks of certain pregnancy complications. However, there is an increased risk of neonatal problems associated with mothers who take the medications.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 28, 2015·3 min readResearchers Find Link Between Gut Bacteria and DepressionAccording to a new study, gut bacteria plays an important role in inducing depression and anxiety, even in early life.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 24, 2015·4 min readThe Role the Brain Plays in Stress Induced AnxietyFindings could help researchers develop new treatments for stressed induced anxiety and other disorders.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 6, 2015·4 min readHow Children Inherit Parents’ AnxietyAccording to a new study, anxious parents are more likely to have anxious offspring.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 2, 2015·5 min readWalking in Nature Could Reduce Depression RiskFeeling depressed? Take a stroll in nature. Researchers report walking in nature can lower the risk of depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·July 1, 2015·3 min readCortisol Reinforces Traumatic MemoriesAccording to a new study, cortisol strengthens traumatic memories, both when the memory is formed and when it is reconsolidated.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 16, 2015·4 min readDistinct Injury Patterns Found in Brains of Those With Post Concussion Depression and AnxietyFindings could lead to improved treatment options and better understanding of post concussion depression and anxiety.Read More
