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·September 5, 2019·4 min read

Brain circuit connects feeding and mood in response to stress

A new study identifies a novel neural network regulating feeding and mood in response to chronic stress. Inhibiting the POMC to ventral tegmental area circuit increases body weight and food intake while reducing depressive symptoms in mouse models.

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·August 9, 2019·3 min read

How chronic stress causes brain damage

Chronic stress causes autophagy in adult hippocampal neural stem cells. This results in a decline of hippocampal neurogenesis. Cognitive deficits and mood disorders that arise as a result of chronic stress are a result of autophagic death of hippocampal neural stem cells.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·December 13, 2018·6 min read

How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

A new study reports teens faced with chronic family stress have higher blood pressure and worse immune response to bacterial infections. However, those who used cognitive reappraisal had lower blood pressure, despite the pressures they faced.

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Featured Neuroscience

·September 13, 2018·4 min read

New Brain Process Responsible for Long Term Stress Identified

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.

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·June 21, 2018·2 min read

The Psychobiology of Online Gaming

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.

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·May 29, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Social Stress and Shortened Lifespan: Mouse Study

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

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Featured Psychology

·February 15, 2018·3 min read

Running Helps Brain Stave off Effects of Chronic Stress

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

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Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·April 10, 2017·4 min read

New Mechanism That Regulates Chronic Stress Response Identified

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

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·December 19, 2016·4 min read

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

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

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 23, 2016·2 min read

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

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

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 14, 2016·3 min read

Study Reveals Role of Spleen in Prolonged Anxiety After Stress

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

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·September 13, 2016·4 min read

Chronic Stress Elevates Level of Protein That Decreases Serotonin Availability

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

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