FeaturedPsychology·November 4, 2015·4 min readFluctuating Estrogen Increases Sensitivity to Stress and Depression During Menopausal TransitionA new study reports estrogen fluctuations which are common during menopausal transition could enhance emotional sensitivity to psychological stress.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 9, 2015·3 min readSex Reassignment Hormone Treatments Alter Brain ChemistryA new study reports sex hormones taken by those undergoing gender reassignment can alter brain chemistry and increase risk for mood disorders, especially in men transitioning into women.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 25, 2015·4 min readWhy Men and Women Experience Negative Emotions DifferentlyA new study reports high testosterone levels is linked to lower sensitivity when faced with negative emotions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 22, 2015·3 min readEstrogen Producing Neurons Influence Aggression in Both SexesWhen aromatase+ neurons are depleted, both male and female mice are slower to show aggressive signs, a new study reports.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 9, 2014·4 min readEstrogen Receptor Expression May Help Explain Why More Males Have AutismResearchers report estrogen receptor beta is significantly decreased in the brain of people with autism.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 3, 2014·4 min readEstrogen Increases Cannabis SensitivityAccording to a new study, female rats are 30 percent more sensitive to the pain relieving qualities of THC than males.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·December 4, 2013·3 min readEstrogen: Not Just Produced by the OvariesNew research shows the hypothalamus can directly control reproductive functions in rhesus monkeys. The researchers believe it is likely to perform the same actions in human women.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·November 13, 2013·6 min readMenstrual Cycle Influences Concussion OutcomesWomen who suffered concussions during their premenstrual phase had a slower recovery and poorer health one month after injury compared to those injured two weeks directly after their period or women taken birth control pills, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·September 27, 2013·4 min readMouse Studies Reveal Promising Vitamin D Based Treatment for MSResearchers find a vitamin D based treatment can halt, and even reverse, the course of multiple sclerosis in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 18, 2013·2 min readStudy Helps Deconstruct Estrogen’s Role in MemoryNew research uncovers the role estrogen plays in memory formation.Read More
