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·March 2, 2020·2 min read

Coping strategies, a matter of neuron

Researchers uncover a key role of medial prefrontal cortex corticotropin-releasing factor interneurons for bidirectionally controlling motivated behavioral styles under stress. The findings could help in the development of new treatments for PTSD.

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·March 14, 2020·5 min read

How chronic stress changes the brain, and what you can do to reverse the damage

Chronic stress can affect a person's health and mental well being. Due to the COVID-19 virus, chronic stress is on the rise worldwide. Researchers examine the general and psychological health implications of chronic stress and suggest some methods we can adopt to keep our stress levels in check.

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·March 18, 2019·5 min read

Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings

Optogenetic inactivation of CRF neurons in the central nucleus of the amygdala decreases escalation of alcohol consumption and intensity of withdrawal in rodent models of alcoholism. The findings suggest a potential target for treating excessive drinking in alcohol use disorder.

This image shows the position of the nucleus accumbens and Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA).

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·November 17, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Discover New Type of Neuron that Plays Key Role in Nicotine Addiction

Researchers report if specific neurons in the VTA which are active both when using and withdrawing from nicotine.

Image shows the location of the amygdala in the brain.

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·April 27, 2016·4 min read

Brain Circuit That Controls Binge Drinking Identified

Researchers have identified a neural circuit between two brain areas that appears to control binge drinking.

Diagram of a brain slice of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

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·September 16, 2015·4 min read

Researchers Discover Link Between Stress and Alzheimer’s Disease

A new study reports stress releases corticotrophin releasing factor, which increases the production of amyloid beta, a protein implicated in Alzheimer's disease.

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·March 27, 2022·5 min read

Scientists Hunt for Neurons Responsible for Alcohol Withdrawal

Researchers reveal the role corticotropin-releasing factor produced by neurons plays in alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

Photo of a brain with alzheimer's disease.

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·November 16, 2015·5 min read

Preventing Alzheimer’s Diseases by Modulating Stress Circuitry

Using a small molecule drug that reduces activity of the brain's stress circuitry significantly reduces Alzheimer's neuropathology and prevents the onsite of cognitive impairment in mouse models of the disease, a new study reports.

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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

Hormone Causes Decline in Cognition After Social Stress

Researchers explore how stress can influence our cognitive performance.

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·June 5, 2020·5 min read

Chemical messenger in brain could point to better treatments for anxiety

Corticotropin-releasing factor and neuropeptide Y work in synchronized opposition to each other to remodel and rewire neurons in the amygdala as a response to stress. The process, researchers say, can be manually reversed to help relieve anxiety.