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Image shows hPSC-derived pituitary cells after 30 days of differentiation.

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·June 14, 2016·5 min read

Pituitary Tissue Grown From Human Stem Cells Releases Hormones in Rats

According to a new study, rats with hypopituitarism received pituitary cell transplants, which promoted normal hormone release.

Image shows the location of the NAC in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 1, 2016·5 min read

Deactivation of Brain Receptors in Postmenopausal Women May Lead to Lack of Physical Activity

Researchers have discovered a connection between a lack of ovarian hormones and changes in the nucleus accembens following menopause.

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·September 28, 2016·3 min read

Memory Changes Tied to Menopausal Status

Researchers report memory changes in women may occur earlier than was previously thought.

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·September 30, 2016·4 min read

Nighttime Hot Flashes May Spark Mild Depression

According to a new study, a woman's perception that she is experiencing a high number of hot flashes during the night can trigger mild depression during menopause.

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Featured Psychology

·November 7, 2016·2 min read

People With Low Oxytocin Levels Suffer Reduced Empathy

Researchers reveal those with low levels of oxytocin as a result of medical conditions perform worse on empathy tasks.

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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Women Who Have Last Baby After 35 Are Mentally Sharper in Old Age

A new study reports postmenopausal women who had their last child after the age of 35 or used hormonal contraceptives for more than 10 years tend to perform better on cognitive tests.

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·February 7, 2017·6 min read

For Cops, Exposure to Stressful Situations Dysregulates Cortisol Pattern

Cortisol functions differently in police officers who have experienced extremely stressful situations while at work. The disturbances to regular cortisol function may leave them more vulnerable to diseases, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, researchers report.

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·April 24, 2017·5 min read

Hormone-Influenced Social Strategies Shape Human Social Hierarchy

Those with higher testosterone levels are more willing to harm others and embark in status seeking behavior, a new study reports.

Image shows a man with the testosterone molecular structure tattooed on his arm.

Featured Psychology

·April 28, 2017·3 min read

Testosterone Makes Men Less Likely to Question Their Impulses

According to researchers, testosterone increases a man's tendency to rely in intuition more and makes them less likely to embark on self reflection.

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·May 9, 2017·7 min read

Female Hormones May Trigger Headaches in Girls Battling Migraine

According to researchers, lower levels of progesterone was associated with higher incidences of migraines in older teen girls, while in younger teens, the opposite was true.