AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience Videos·June 7, 2016·5 min readStress Exposure in Pregnancy Observed in Mothers of Children With AutismFindings 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 6, 2016·5 min readResearchers Detail Link Between Stress and DiabetesResearchers report they have established a link between emotional stress and diabetes.Read More
FeaturedMost PopularPsychology·June 1, 2016·4 min readHormone Causes Decline in Cognition After Social StressResearchers explore how stress can influence our cognitive performance.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2016·5 min readNew Signs of Stress Damage to the Brain: Mouse StudyA new study reports prolonged exposure to stress can result in structural changes to the amygdala in mice.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 29, 2016·4 min readEarly Life Stress Linked to Digestive Problems and Anxiety in RatsA new study investigates how digestive problems and anxiety may be linked.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 24, 2016·8 min readGenes Linked to the Effect of Stress and Mood on Longevity IdentifiedResearchers have identified a series of genes that could modulate the effect of mood and the response to stress on lifespan.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 17, 2016·5 min readBacterial Immunization Prevents PTSD-Like Symptoms in MiceAccording to a new study, mice injected with a specific bacterium became more resilient to stress, showing less anxiety and fear in stressful situations.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 16, 2016·4 min readStatins May Curb Effects of Stress in the WombA new study reports statins could help protect the hearts of babies while in the womb from maternal stress.Read More
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
