Childhood 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.
Findings provide a better understanding of how natural genetic variations impact brain development and give rise to the spectrum of autism-associated behaviors.
New insights into the maternal brain shed novel light on the neuroscience of parenting and have implications for developing treatments for treating postpartum depression.
Astrocytes enhance healing following a brain hemorrhage by transferring their mitochondria to damaged neurons.
Those with decreased activity in the hippocampus following a traumatic event are more likely to experience worse PTSD symptoms.
Maturation of brain networks in children was associated with improved inhibitory control, a new study reports.
Alcohol consumption affects amygdala oscillations differently in male and female mice, especially after repeated exposure.
Administering oxytocin to influential members of a social network helped increase overall group cooperation.
Neuroimaging 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.
Researchers report activating a pathway between the amygdala and brain stem helps to relieve pain and reduce defensive behaviors in rat models.
Physical consequences such as accidental slipping help improve and prolong motor learning, a new study reports.
Mouse study reveals exercise increases dopamine signaling in motor areas of the brain. The findings may explain why exercise eases symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
