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New Brain Process Responsible for Long Term Stress Identified

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2018

Researchers have identified a new neural mechanism that contributes to long term stress and PTSD. The study reports the mechanism is mediated by brain fluid in areas associated with stress response.... Read More...

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The Psychobiology of Online Gaming

Neuroscience NewsJune 21, 2018

Gene expression is influence by gamers' degree of social connectedness to others, researchers report. For those with online gaming addiction, the gene expression can lead to chronic stress.... Read More...

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Link Between Social Stress and Shortened Lifespan: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsMay 29, 2018

In mice, social stress can increase risk factors for cardiovascular disease and shorten life span, researchers report.... Read More...

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Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Researchers report running can help mitigate the impact chronic stress has on the hippocampus.... Read More...

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New Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response Identified

Neuroscience NewsApril 10, 2017

Findings may lead to better diagnosis and treatment for disorders related to chronic stress.... Read More...

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Early Life Social Stress Has Long Term Impact on Brain Networks: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsDecember 19, 2016

Findings about how early life social stress affect brain connections in mice may have implications for treating human psychiatric illnesses.... Read More...

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A Single Stressful Event May Cause Long-Term Effects in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsNovember 23, 2016

A new study reports that a single stressful event may cause long term consequences in the brain. ... Read More...

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Study Reveals Role of Spleen in Prolonged Anxiety After Stress

Neuroscience NewsNovember 14, 2016

Researchers report immune cells in the spleen can contribute to chronic anxiety following psychological stress.... Read More...

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Chronic Stress Elevates Level of Protein That Decreases Serotonin Availability

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 13, 2016

Researchers discover elevated levels of TG2 in the prefrontal cortex of people who committed suicide.... Read More...

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Could Brain Scans Taken During Episodes of Stress Predict Eventual Memory Loss?

Neuroscience NewsJuly 26, 2016

MRI scans show hippocampal shrinkage during periods of chronic stress in rats, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Long Term Stress Erodes Memory

Neuroscience NewsMarch 2, 2016

Researchers pin memory loss to neuroinflammation and the immune system following sustained stress.... Read More...

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Noradrenaline Linked to Vulnerability to Depression

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 15, 2016

A new study reveals a link between a vulnerability to depression and noradrenergic neurons.... Read More...

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