FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 16, 2016·6 min readPotential Transmission of Non-Genetic Behavioral Traits From Mom to ChildA new study reports symptoms of psychiatric disorders, such as anxiety and heightened response to stress, may be transmitted from mom to child, and even grandchildren by multiple non genetic mechanisms.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 13, 2016·4 min readPrenatal Stress Could Enhance Protective Mechanisms of BabiesResearchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 12, 2016·5 min readDepression is Driven by Network of Genes That Spans Brain CircuitsAccording to a new study, susceptibility to depression can be affected by tweaking specific gene networks.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 10, 2016·4 min readEarly Life Stress Accelerates Maturation of Key Brain Region in Male MiceA new study of mice finds early exposure to stress can make specific brain regions mature faster.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 4, 2016·3 min readIs Hair The Root to Understanding Stress Levels?A new study reports women with lower income levels have higher levels of stress hormone cortisol in their hair.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 13, 2016·2 min readReproducing Long Lasting Effects of Stress on MemoryNew research could help to develop new methods for preventive measures against stress induced memory problems.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 11, 2016·2 min readHow the Brain Adapts to StressResearchers reveal stressful events result in epigenetic modifications within immediate early genes in hippocampal neurons.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 8, 2016·3 min readBrain Turns to Emergency Generator in Times of Energy StressResearchers discover an emergency 'energy generator' that can power synapses during points of energy stress.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·April 5, 2016·4 min readParkinson’s Disease Worsened by Altered Circadian RhythmA new study reports chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep wake patterns may worsen motor and learning deficits bought on by Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·March 29, 2016·4 min readUncertainty May Cause More Stress Than Inevitable PainResearchers report being uncertain of receiving a painful shock causes more stress than pain.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 21, 2016·6 min readThe Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response IdentifiedResearchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 7, 2016·4 min readDying to Sleep: Molecule Induces Lifesaving Sleep in WormsResearchers have identified a protein that promotes sleep in C.elegans.Read More