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·November 30, 2023·5 min read

RNA’s Pivotal Role in Fear Memory and PTSD Treatment

Researchers have revealed a groundbreaking role of RNA in fear-related learning and memory. Their study shows how noncoding RNA Gas5 influences neuronal excitability, impacting learning and memory processes.

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·November 30, 2023·4 min read

Brain Activity in PTSD: Trauma Memories Differ from Sad Ones

A new study reveals distinct differences in brain activity between traumatic memories in PTSD patients and regular sad autobiographical memories. This research, the first of its kind to examine real-life personal memories, found that traumatic memories do not activate typical memory-related brain regions like the hippocampus, suggesting they're not processed as regular memories.

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·November 7, 2023·5 min read

Cortisol’s Role in PTSD Vulnerability

Researchers discovered how stress-induced hormones like cortisol influence the likelihood of developing PTSD. Using a rat model with a blunted hormonal response to stress, they observed impaired fear extinction, reduced hippocampal volume, and sleep disturbances, all traits associated with PTSD.

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·October 19, 2023·5 min read

Microbiome and Diet Could Mitigate PTSD Symptoms

Researchers explored the potential link between the Mediterranean diet, the gut microbiome, and PTSD symptoms. Their study, involving 191 participants, revealed that those following a Mediterranean diet exhibited fewer PTSD symptoms.

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·October 12, 2023·5 min read

Rewiring the Brain: The Neural Code of Traumatic Memories

Unveiling the neurological enigma of traumatic memory formation, researchers harnessed innovative optical and machine-learning methodologies to decode the brain’s neuronal networks engaged during trauma memory creation. The team identified a neural population encoding fear memory, revealing the synchronous activation and crucial role of the dorsal part of the medial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC) in associative fear memory retrieval in mice.

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·September 21, 2023·4 min read

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 2% to 10% of trauma survivors, manifesting as intense anxiety from emotional disbalance. Researchers employed brain scans on 104 trauma survivors to determine which ones were more susceptible to PTSD.

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·September 13, 2023·4 min read

Antidepressants May Boost Memory Function and Reduce Negative Memories

A new study delves into the relationship between antidepressants and memory dynamics. The study reveals that these drugs may dampen negative memories and bolster overall memory function in individuals with depression.

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·August 26, 2023·6 min read

Anger, The Forgotten Emotion Unveiled: How Trauma Influences Problem Anger

Anger remains a misunderstood emotion, often stigmatized and mishandled in society. Researchers revealed a significant link between problem anger and trauma experiences, with anger serving as a common, yet overlooked symptom of PTSD.

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·August 7, 2023·4 min read

Negative Memory Replay Offers PTSD Insight

Scientists discovered that rats intensify their memories of negative experiences in familiar places by repetitively replaying them. This mental map, generated by specific neurons known as place cells, can be altered when the animal encounters a negative experience.

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·July 26, 2023·5 min read

Investigating Stress Response in PTSD and Depression Through Gene Analysis

Researchers conducted an analysis of genes in nearly 575,000 brain cells from individuals with and without post-traumatic stress and major depressive disorders (PTSD and MDD), yielding new insights into the brain's stress response. The study identifies varying gene expression levels in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) region among PTSD, MDD, and unaffected individuals.

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·July 12, 2023·7 min read

Psychedelic Breakthrough: MDMA Revolutionizes PTSD Treatment

Psychedelic therapies, including the use of MDMA, are set to revolutionize psychiatric treatments, especially for those with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The anticipation builds for the FDA's approval of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, which will mark a first for a psychedelic drug in mainstream medicine.

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·May 19, 2023·4 min read

Pivotal Protein in Female PTSD Identified

Researchers discovered an exciting new role for a widely known protein, ubiquitin, particularly in its K-63 form. They found K-63 ubiquitin selectively influences fear memory formation in female brains, potentially contributing to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This discovery sheds light on why women are more likely to suffer from PTSD and paves the way for developing female-specific therapeutic treatments.

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PTSD

RNA’s Pivotal Role in Fear Memory and PTSD Treatment

Brain Activity in PTSD: Trauma Memories Differ from Sad Ones

Cortisol’s Role in PTSD Vulnerability

Microbiome and Diet Could Mitigate PTSD Symptoms

Rewiring the Brain: The Neural Code of Traumatic Memories

Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects

Antidepressants May Boost Memory Function and Reduce Negative Memories

Anger, The Forgotten Emotion Unveiled: How Trauma Influences Problem Anger

Negative Memory Replay Offers PTSD Insight

Investigating Stress Response in PTSD and Depression Through Gene Analysis

Psychedelic Breakthrough: MDMA Revolutionizes PTSD Treatment

Pivotal Protein in Female PTSD Identified

AI’s Vulnerability to Misguided Human Arguments

Maternal Inflammation Linked to Child Behavioral Dysregulation

Brain Area Associated With Impulse Control Discovered

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