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·March 8, 2016·4 min read

Waves of Fear

Researchers detect coordinated oscillations in the activity of two different areas of the brain which are characteristic of the fear response.

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·March 3, 2016·7 min read

Hey Bro! Bromances May Be Good For Male Health

According to a new study, 'Bromances' may acutally generate healthy effects, especially in times of mild stress.

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·March 1, 2016·5 min read

Neuroimaging Shows Impact of PTSD in Earthquake Survivors

A new study shows surprising differences in brain structure among adult survivors of earthquakes both with and without PTSD.

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·February 23, 2016·2 min read

How Explosive Shock Waves Harm the Brain

A new study aims to deepen understanding of how shock waves harm the brain and contribute to TBIs.

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·February 20, 2016·4 min read

4Hz 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.

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·February 11, 2016·3 min read

Chronic Pain Relieved by Blocking Stress Protein in Mice

According to a new study, a group of drugs being developed to treat mood disorders could also be used to relieve chronic pain.

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·February 4, 2016·5 min read

How the Brain and Body Regulate Response to Stress

A new study combines neuroimaging and genetic testing to determine vulnerability to PTSD.

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·February 3, 2016·7 min read

PTSD Linked to Accelerated Aging

Two new studies of veterans draw a link between PTSD and accelerated, premature aging.

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·January 28, 2016·4 min read

Upending Conventional Wisdom About Responses to Fear

According to researchers, female rats tend to respond to fear by darting.

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·January 11, 2016·6 min read

PTSD Symptoms May Be Reduced With Transcendental Meditation

A new study reports Transcendental Meditation can help some active duty military personnel with PTSD to reduce their medications and better control their symptoms.