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Featured Psychology

·March 2, 2016·5 min read

Long Term Stress Erodes Memory

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

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Featured Psychology

·February 15, 2016·2 min read

Noradrenaline Linked to Vulnerability to Depression

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

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 21, 2016·4 min read

Anxiety and Chronic Stress May Increase Depression and Alzheimer’s Risk

According to a new study, chronic stress and anxiety can lead to an increased risk for depression and even Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·December 23, 2015·4 min read

Windows of Brain Plasticity May Help Stress Disorders

Brief periods of brain plasticity can provide opportunities to recover from stress disorders, researchers report.

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Featured Psychology

·September 30, 2015·2 min read

Infants Resort to Habits When Stressed

A new study reports that it's not just adults who resort to habits when under stress, infants do too. Additionally, less cognitive flexibility children have due to stress could impact their acquisition of knowledge.

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Featured Neurology Psychology

·September 1, 2015·5 min read

Blocking Memory Pathway Could Prevent PTSD

A new study reports that serotonin promotes the consolidation of traumatic memories following stress events. Additionally, SSRI medications which are commonly prescribed for PTSD may make the condition worse by enhancing the effects of serotonin.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·August 28, 2015·5 min read

The Power of Positive Memory Recall

According to new research, stress induced depression may be overcome by inducing neurons which were activated during previous positive experiences.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·November 6, 2014·2 min read

Coping with Stress

Researchers discover miR19b modulates behavioral response to chronic stress in mice.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 20, 2014·5 min read

Study in Mice Raises Question: Could PTSD Involve Immune Cell Response to Stress?

A new study reports that after chronic stress, primed immune cells cause an excessive reaction to a later event.

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Featured Psychology

·February 12, 2014·4 min read

New Evidence That Chronic Stress Predisposes Brain to Mental Illness

Researchers show chronic stress generates long term changes in the brain. The finding could explain why people suffering from chronic stress are prone to developing additional mental health problems.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 5, 2013·6 min read

Effects of Chronic Stress Can be Traced to Your Genes

Chronic stress alters gene activity in immune cells before they reach the bloodstream. The change leads to an overabundance of inflammation, which is linked to many negative health effects, a new study reports.