FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 10, 2022·2 min readExploring the Consequences of Early Life Adversity on the BrainChildhood adversity can have a life-long impact on mental health and behavior. Adults who experienced childhood adversity are more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·November 9, 2022·2 min readGenetic Variation and the Diverse Range of Behaviors in AutismFindings provide a better understanding of how natural genetic variations impact brain development and give rise to the spectrum of autism-associated behaviors.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 9, 2022·2 min readHow Pregnancy Changes the Parental BrainNew insights into the maternal brain shed novel light on the neuroscience of parenting and have implications for developing treatments for treating postpartum depression.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·August 15, 2022·2 min readBrain Support Cells Transfer Their Mitochondria to Fight Free RadicalsAstrocytes enhance healing following a brain hemorrhage by transferring their mitochondria to damaged neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 25, 2022·2 min readSeverity of PTSD Symptoms Linked to Decreased Activity in HippocampusThose with decreased activity in the hippocampus following a traumatic event are more likely to experience worse PTSD symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 11, 2022·2 min readHow Preschoolers’ Brains Develop Self-ControlMaturation of brain networks in children was associated with improved inhibitory control, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 4, 2022·2 min readAlcohol Changes Brain Activity Differently in Male and Female MiceAlcohol consumption affects amygdala oscillations differently in male and female mice, especially after repeated exposure.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 27, 2022·3 min readOxytocin Spreads Cooperation in Social NetworksAdministering oxytocin to influential members of a social network helped increase overall group cooperation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·June 13, 2022·3 min readChronic Pain in Gulf War Veterans Linked to Brain Structure ChangesNeuroimaging study reveals those suffering from Gulf War Syndrome who experience chronic pain have increased volume in brain areas associated with pain processing and smaller volume in areas associated with pain regulation.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePain·June 6, 2022·3 min readActivating an Amygdala-Brainstem Pathway Relieves Pain and Improves Emotional State in RatsResearchers report activating a pathway between the amygdala and brain stem helps to relieve pain and reduce defensive behaviors in rat models.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 23, 2022·1 min readPhysical Consequences Improve Motor LearningPhysical consequences such as accidental slipping help improve and prolong motor learning, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2022·1 min readExercise Increases Dopamine Release in MiceMouse study reveals exercise increases dopamine signaling in motor areas of the brain. The findings may explain why exercise eases symptoms of Parkinson's disease.Read More
