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How brain injury can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder

Neuroscience NewsNovember 4, 2019

Traumatic brain injury caused five times as many neurons in the amygdala to be active during white noise exposure in rats. Altered sensory processing within subcortical sensory-emotional networks following TBI impacts the facilitation of traumatic memory and may contribute to the development of PTSD.... Read More...

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Emotional trauma and fear most likely cause of ‘Havana Syndrome’

Neuroscience NewsNovember 2, 2019

Study reports the mysterious symptoms suffered by diplomats in Havana during 2016 and 2017 may have been caused by emotional trauma and fear. The authors claim Havana Syndrome is akin to "shell shock" symptoms, associated with war trauma.... Read More...

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Molecular link between chronic pain and depression revealed

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 26, 2019

Inhibitory inputs to the neural circuit between the dorsolateral bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (dlBNST) to the ventral tegmental area (VTA) increase when a person is in chronic pain. This alteration is mediated by enhanced corticotropin-releasing factor signaling within the dlBNST, leading to suppression of the mesolimbic dopaminergic system. The result is depressive mood and anhedonia associated with chronic pain.... Read More...

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Three faces of teen popularity: Being feared, being loved, and being feared and loved

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2019

Study identifies three distinct types of teen popularity, prosocial popular, aggressive popular, and bistrategic popular or Machiavellian. The Machiavellian teens were considered most popular, despite being above average on both physical and relational aggression traits, as they displayed the most prosocial behavior.... Read More...

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New medication may be able to improve effects of psychological treatment for PTSD

Neuroscience NewsAugust 29, 2019

Fatty acid amide hydrolase (FAAH) inhibitors, a form of medication that boosts endocannabinoids, may be helpful in the treatment of PTSD. FAAH inhibition can improve the recall of fear extinction memories. The drugs could also help treat stress and other psychological disorders.... Read More...

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The unbeatable lightness of being

Neuroscience NewsAugust 25, 2019

Finding humor in life can help to improve happiness and reduce stress. ... Read More...

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Frog in your throat? Stress might be to blame for vocal issues

Neuroscience NewsJuly 28, 2019

Stress can have an impact on voice disorders. Researchers found those with higher salivary cortisol levels also exhibited brain activity that impacted the larynx. Those who were more introverted were more likely to have stress reactions related to speech.... Read More...

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The politics of fear: How it manipulates us to tribalism

Neuroscience NewsJuly 27, 2019

Using fear as a political platform has created a resurgence in feelings of tribalism. The utilization of fear as a political tool is uninformed, illogical and can result in increased social violence. A new study looks at the impact of the politics of fear on tribalism.... Read More...

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Emotion-detection applications built on outdated science

Neuroscience NewsJuly 20, 2019

A new report warns most software designed to read facial emotions are based on outdated scientific data. Researchers say the majority of emotional detection software applications do not capture real differences in the way people convey, or interpret, emotion on faces.... Read More...

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Overcoming PTSD: Study reveals memory disruption drug target

Neuroscience NewsJune 19, 2019

Levels of a key molecule are elevated in the amygdala of both humans and mouse models of PTSD. The microRNA, mir-135b-5p, may be a novel biomarker for treating the disorder.... Read More...

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Proof it’s possible to enhance or suppress memories

Neuroscience NewsMay 23, 2019

Using optogenetics to stimulate different areas of the hippocampus has the ability to enhance or suppress memories in mice. The findings could have implications for suppressing memories associated with traumatic events in PTSD, and also in enhancing cognitive ability or improving memory for those with neurodegenerative diseases, in the future. ... Read More...

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Anxious people quicker to flee danger

Neuroscience NewsMay 20, 2019

Those with anxiety escape from non-imminent threats of danger sooner than those who are not anxious. ... Read More...

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