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·June 23, 2016·5 min read

Precise Control of Brain Circuits Alters Mood: Mouse Study

Researchers have singled and taken control of a circuit in mouse brains in order to dial the animal's mood up or down.

Diagram explains how PERK can cause cell death in parkinson's.

Featured Genetics Neurology

·June 23, 2016·4 min read

Challenging Current Views on Origins of Parkinson’s

A new study reports stress on the endoplasmic reticulum, and not mitochondrial failure, results in neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease.

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·June 15, 2016·5 min read

Making Art Reduces Stress Hormones

No matter whether you're a Rembrandt or can just about manage to draw a stick figure, creating art can help to reduce cortisol levels, a new study reports.

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·June 14, 2016·5 min read

Pituitary Tissue Grown From Human Stem Cells Releases Hormones in Rats

According to a new study, rats with hypopituitarism received pituitary cell transplants, which promoted normal hormone release.

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·June 7, 2016·5 min read

Stress Exposure in Pregnancy Observed in Mothers of Children With Autism

Findings could help to better identify women who have greater risk for having children with autism when exposed to stressors during a specific time window of their pregnancy, researchers believe.

Flow chart extablishes the link between stress and diabetes.

Featured Neurology

·June 6, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Detail Link Between Stress and Diabetes

Researchers report they have established a link between emotional stress and diabetes.

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·June 1, 2016·4 min read

Hormone Causes Decline in Cognition After Social Stress

Researchers explore how stress can influence our cognitive performance.

Featured Neuroscience

·May 31, 2016·5 min read

New Signs of Stress Damage to the Brain: Mouse Study

A new study reports prolonged exposure to stress can result in structural changes to the amygdala in mice.

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·May 29, 2016·4 min read

Early Life Stress Linked to Digestive Problems and Anxiety in Rats

A new study investigates how digestive problems and anxiety may be linked.

Featured Genetics

·May 24, 2016·8 min read

Genes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity Identified

Researchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.

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·May 17, 2016·5 min read

Bacterial Immunization Prevents PTSD-Like Symptoms in Mice

According to a new study, mice injected with a specific bacterium became more resilient to stress, showing less anxiety and fear in stressful situations.