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·February 5, 2018·5 min read

New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light

EGR3 and BDNF may play a critical role in the impaired cellular resilience seen in bipolar disorder, researchers report.

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·February 1, 2018·4 min read

Insular Cortex Mediates Approach and Avoidance Responses to Others in Distress

Summary: Social affective behaviors are linked to changes in insular cortex excitability caused by oxytocin, researchers report. Source: Boston College....

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·January 4, 2018·3 min read

Stressed Out? Try Sniffing Your Partner’s Shirt

Women feel calmer after being exposed to their male partner's scent, a new study reveals.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 2, 2018·4 min read

Genetic Changes Caused by Environmental Factors Linked to Suicide Risk

Umea University researchers report stress related changes in the CRH gene is linked to an increased risk of suicidal ideations in adults and psychiatric illness in teens.

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·December 27, 2017·7 min read

Shedding Light on Cause of Postpartum Depression

Researchers report a protein that mediates dysregulation of the HPA axis may induce postpartum disorder in some new moms.

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·December 13, 2017·3 min read

Anti-Stress Compound Reduces Obesity and Diabetes Risk

A protein associated with anxiety and depression has been found to act as a link between the stress regulatory system and metabolic processes, research report.

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·December 13, 2017·5 min read

Increased Air Pollution Linked to Bad Teenage Behavior

USC researchers report air pollution could have an impact on teenage behavior. The study found particle matter 2.5 can enter the brain, causing inflammation and damage to brain networks associated with emotion and decision making.

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·November 29, 2017·5 min read

Stress During Pregnancy Affects Size of Baby

A new study reveals prenatal stress has a physical effect on babies. Researchers report prenatal maternal stress in late gestation leads to slower growth of the offspring, both in utero and during infancy.

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·November 24, 2017·5 min read

Stress in Pregnancy Linked to Changes in Infant’s Nervous System and Psychological Well Being

UCSF researchers report maternal stress could impact the development of a child's parasympathetic nervous system, both in utero and after birth. Additionally, children whose mothers were stressed during pregnancy smile less, are less engaged and have a diminished ability to regulate emotions.

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Featured Psychology

·November 18, 2017·5 min read

Mom’s Support Helps Kids Learn to Regulate Negative Emotion, but What if Mom is Distressed?

Findings could help to develop new strategies that can help parents to regulate their own emotions while managing their child's aversive behavior.

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·November 16, 2017·4 min read

Stress Can Lead to Risky Decisions

Researchers report chronic stress can influence how we make decisions. In a new study, mice who were affected by chronic stress were more likely to make more risky decisions with higher payoff options than those who were less stressed.