Shedding Light on Cause of Postpartum Depression
Researchers report a protein that mediates dysregulation of the HPA axis may induce postpartum disorder in some new moms.... Read More...
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Mother’s Stress Affects Baby Through Amniotic Fluid
Study reveals corticotropin-releasing hormone can rise in amniotic fluid when the mother is stressed over long periods of time while pregnant.... Read More...
A New Angle on Anxiety
Researchers have identified specific neurons in the hypothalamus that play a central role in triggering anxiety.... Read More...
The Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response Identified
Researchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.... Read More...
Gene That Helps Regulate Sleep Identified
Researching the genes that regulate sleep a vertebrate animal, scientist have identified a gene that, when overactivated, caused severe insomnia.... Read More...