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·August 6, 2021·4 min read

Gene Targets of Stress Hormones in the Brain Identified

Study reveals a link between corticosteroid receptors and genes associated with ciliary and neuroplasticity in the hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with stress response, learning, and memory.

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·March 31, 2020·2 min read

Individuals taking class of steroid medications at high risk for COVID-19

People who use glucocorticoids, a class of steroids used to treat asthma and arthritis, are at higher risk of developing severe symptoms of COVID-19.

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·August 22, 2019·3 min read

Stress in pregnancy impacts childrens’ vulnerability to stress in adulthood

Prenatal stress can have an epigenetic impact on the future mental health of offspring. Adult children of women who experienced prenatal stress are more vulnerable to stress and other mental health disorders.

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·September 23, 2016·4 min read

Research on Stress Hormone Effects on the Brain Reveals Unexpected Findings

New findings suggest common concepts cited in textbooks may need to be adjusted.

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·October 6, 2014·3 min read

Tumors Might Grow Faster at Night

According to a new study, a hormone which helps keep us alert also suppresses the spread of cancer.

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·June 3, 2014·3 min read

Stress Hormone Receptors Localized in Sweet Taste Cells

Researchers discover receptors for stress activated hormones are localized in oral taste cells responsible for detecting sweet, umami and bitter tastes.