FeaturedPsychology·March 17, 2016·3 min readA Significant Link Between Suicidal Behavior and NightmaresA new study reports the relationship between suicidal thoughts and nightmares is mediated by feelings of defeat, entrapment and hopelessness.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 8, 2016·4 min readWaves of FearResearchers detect coordinated oscillations in the activity of two different areas of the brain which are characteristic of the fear response.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 3, 2016·7 min readHey Bro! Bromances May Be Good For Male HealthAccording to a new study, 'Bromances' may acutally generate healthy effects, especially in times of mild stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 1, 2016·5 min readNeuroimaging Shows Impact of PTSD in Earthquake SurvivorsA new study shows surprising differences in brain structure among adult survivors of earthquakes both with and without PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 23, 2016·2 min readHow Explosive Shock Waves Harm the BrainA new study aims to deepen understanding of how shock waves harm the brain and contribute to TBIs.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 20, 2016·4 min read4Hz Oscillations Synchronize Prefrontal Amygdala Circuits During Fear Behavior Researchers show freezing behavior associated with feat is associated with an internally generated brain state that manifests in sustained 4 Hz oscillatory dynamics in the dorsal medial prefrontal cortex-basolateral amygdala circuits.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurologyPain·February 11, 2016·3 min readChronic Pain Relieved by Blocking Stress Protein in MiceAccording to a new study, a group of drugs being developed to treat mood disorders could also be used to relieve chronic pain.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 4, 2016·5 min readHow the Brain and Body Regulate Response to StressA new study combines neuroimaging and genetic testing to determine vulnerability to PTSD.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 3, 2016·7 min readPTSD Linked to Accelerated AgingTwo new studies of veterans draw a link between PTSD and accelerated, premature aging.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 28, 2016·4 min readUpending Conventional Wisdom About Responses to FearAccording to researchers, female rats tend to respond to fear by darting.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 11, 2016·6 min readPTSD Symptoms May Be Reduced With Transcendental MeditationA new study reports Transcendental Meditation can help some active duty military personnel with PTSD to reduce their medications and better control their symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·January 7, 2016·5 min readHow The Brain Distinguishes Safety From DangerResearchers have identified a cellular circuit that helps the brain remember which environments are safe, and which pose a danger.Read More