FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 24, 2018·3 min readBrain Region for Stress Control is Larger in Depressed PeopleResearchers report the hypothalamus is, on average, five percent larger in those with mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder, than it is in those without depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·August 17, 2018·5 min readCRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in BrainResearchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·August 16, 2018·3 min readStress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female OffspringA new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 9, 2018·5 min readGetting to the Roots of PessimismResearchers shed light on the role the caudate nucleus plays in pessimism. The study reports stimulating this area of the brain generates a negative outlook that clouds decision making.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 14, 2018·5 min readEarly Birds Less Prone to DepressionA new study reports middle aged people who are early risers have a lower risk of developing depression.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·7 min readPoet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar DisorderResearchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 16, 2018·7 min readEEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome DepressionUsing EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPsychology·January 10, 2018·4 min readEpileptic Seizures and Depression May Share Common Genetic CauseA new study supports the hypothesis that people with focal epilepsy are more susceptible to mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·April 3, 2017·5 min readStress is a Common Seizure Trigger in EpilepsyReducing stress in those with epilepsy may be a beneficial, low risk preventative treatment for seizures, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 12, 2014·4 min readScientists Solve 40-year Mystery of How Sodium Controls Opioid Brain SignalingResearchers discover how sodium influences the signalling of opioid receptors.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 26, 2013·3 min readPolice and Firefighters in Early Career at Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Following Traumatic EventsResearchers have discovered new protective service workers, such as police officers and fire fighters, who are repeatedly exposed to traumatic events are at greater risk of developing mental health disorders.Read More