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·January 10, 2017·6 min read

Alcohol Prevents Ability to Extinguish Fearful Memories: Mouse Study

Researchers report alcohol can strengthen fearful memories, but a drug used to treat seizures may reverse the effects.

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·January 4, 2017·4 min read

Witnessing Fear in Others Can Physically Change the Brain

A new study reports traumatic experiences can alter the brain, leaving people more vulnerable to psychological problems.

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·December 28, 2016·6 min read

The Late Effects of Stress: New Insights Into How the Brain Responds to Trauma

A new study reports on how a single instance of extreme stress can lead to long term neurological changes and trauma.

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·December 20, 2016·3 min read

The Man Who Mistook His Wife For An Imposter

A new study sheds light on the neurobiology of why delusional misidentification syndromes can occur.

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·December 13, 2016·3 min read

Sleep Helps Process Traumatic Experiences

A new study reveals sleep could be used as an early prevention strategy against PTSD.

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·December 12, 2016·4 min read

Can You Unconsciously Forget an Experience?

Researchers report that, when faced with a traumatic event, the memory can be blocked in order for the brain to protect itself.

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·December 8, 2016·4 min read

Transplanted Interneurons Can Help Reduce Fear: Mouse Study

Coupling training to reduce fear and transplanting embryonic interneurons into the amygdala of mice, researchers were able to reduce fear response, a new study reports.

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·November 30, 2016·4 min read

Tai Chi Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts in Veterans With PTSD

Researchers report practicing Tai Chi can help to alleviate some of the symptoms of PTSD for veterans.

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·November 23, 2016·2 min read

A Single Stressful Event May Cause Long-Term Effects in the Brain

A new study reports that a single stressful event may cause long term consequences in the brain.

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·November 21, 2016·5 min read

Reconditioning the Brain to Overcome Fear

Combining artificial intelligence and neuroimaging, researchers have devised a way of unconsciously removing a fear memory from the brain.

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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Study Points to Gene Based Glitches in Ill Gulf War Veterans

Certain alleles of HLA genes offer protection from Gulf War Illness, a new study reports.

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·November 16, 2016·3 min read

Marijuana Could Help Treat Drug Addiction and Mental Health Problems

According to researchers, using marijuana could help in the treatment of alcoholism and opioid drug abuse, as well as provide relief from symptoms of PTSD, depression and other mental health issues.