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·May 4, 2016·3 min read

Is 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.

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·April 13, 2016·2 min read

Reproducing Long Lasting Effects of Stress on Memory

New research could help to develop new methods for preventive measures against stress induced memory problems.

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·April 11, 2016·2 min read

How the Brain Adapts to Stress

Researchers reveal stressful events result in epigenetic modifications within immediate early genes in hippocampal neurons.

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·April 8, 2016·3 min read

Brain Turns to Emergency Generator in Times of Energy Stress

Researchers discover an emergency 'energy generator' that can power synapses during points of energy stress.

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·April 5, 2016·4 min read

Parkinson’s Disease Worsened by Altered Circadian Rhythm

A new study reports chronic lack of sleep and irregular sleep wake patterns may worsen motor and learning deficits bought on by Parkinson's disease.

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·March 29, 2016·4 min read

Uncertainty May Cause More Stress Than Inevitable Pain

Researchers report being uncertain of receiving a painful shock causes more stress than pain.

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Featured Neuroscience

·March 21, 2016·6 min read

The Smell of Fear: Neurons Involved in Rodent Stress Response Identified

Researchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.

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·March 7, 2016·4 min read

Dying to Sleep: Molecule Induces Lifesaving Sleep in Worms

Researchers have identified a protein that promotes sleep in C.elegans.

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·March 4, 2016·4 min read

Young Adults With Hostile Attitudes at Risk of Memory Problems in Middle Age

According to a new study, young adults who are hostile or don't deal too well with stress are at higher risk of thinking and memory problems in middle age.

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Featured Psychology

·March 3, 2016·7 min read

Hey Bro! Bromances May Be Good For Male Health

According to a new study, 'Bromances' may acutally generate healthy effects, especially in times of mild stress.

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Featured Psychology

·March 2, 2016·5 min read

Long Term Stress Erodes Memory

Researchers pin memory loss to neuroinflammation and the immune system following sustained stress.

Featured Genetics

·February 28, 2016·5 min read

Worm Study May Resolve Discrepancies in Research About Aging

Researchers discover a drug used to help prevent reproduction in aging worms helps the creatures rebound from stress and, in some cases, this lengthens their lifespans.