Run screaming or slow retreat? New study sheds light on brain responses to emotionally-charged scenes

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ability to recognize and respond to emotionally-charged situations is essential to a species' evolutionary success. A new study p

Updated on: July 10,2024

Run screaming or slow retreat? New study sheds light on brain responses to emotionally-charged scenes

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe ability to recognize and respond to emotionally-charged situations is essential to a species' evolutionary success. A new study p

Updated on:July 10,2024

Trauma takes its toll at the end of life, study reveals

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsRepeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching effects on

Updated on: October 12,2024

Trauma takes its toll at the end of life, study reveals

by Suzanne Leigh,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Ron Lach from PexelsRepeating a school year, experiencing parental abuse or engaging in armed combat have far-reaching effects on

Updated on:October 12,2024

Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa

by Jacqueline Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice

Updated on: May 14,2024

Experimental model elucidates willful starvation in anorexia nervosa

by Jacqueline Mitchell, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) suggests that female mice

Updated on:May 14,2024

Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment

Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environmentbyPasteur InstituteThis photo shows the basolateral amygdala in a mouse. Fluorescent markers highlight

Updated on: November 09,2024

Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environment

Dysfunction of neurons in the amygdala may be behind negative perceptions of the environmentbyPasteur InstituteThis photo shows the basolateral amygdala in a mouse. Fluorescent markers highlight

Updated on:November 09,2024

Exploring how the effects of racism impact sleep in adolescents

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Eren Li from PexelsSleep and sleep disturbances have consequences for the development of adolescents and young adults. In a new article, resear

Updated on: April 28,2024

Exploring how the effects of racism impact sleep in adolescents

bySociety for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Eren Li from PexelsSleep and sleep disturbances have consequences for the development of adolescents and young adults. In a new article, resear

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations

Updated on: May 30,2024

Study links organization of neurotypical brains to genes involved in autism and schizophrenia

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThree patterns of gene expression each align with distinct features of known neurobiology: C1 aligns with functional connectivity strength, C2 with brain oscillations

Updated on:May 30,2024

An over- or under-synchronized brain may predict psychosis

byUniversity of GenevaMethod pipeline. Credit:Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2024.05.008Is it possible to assess an individ

Updated on: July 30,2024

An over- or under-synchronized brain may predict psychosis

byUniversity of GenevaMethod pipeline. Credit:Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.bpsc.2024.05.008Is it possible to assess an individ

Updated on:July 30,2024

No negative impact from prolonged eye patching on child's development or family stress levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of children with unilateral congenital cataracts (UCC) may wonder how long to patch, and whether extended periods of patching might a

Updated on: May 14,2024

No negative impact from prolonged eye patching on child's development or family stress levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of children with unilateral congenital cataracts (UCC) may wonder how long to patch, and whether extended periods of patching might a

Updated on:May 14,2024

Cerebellar serotonin offers potential new strategy for relieving anxiety

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore increase the

Updated on: February 21,2025

Cerebellar serotonin offers potential new strategy for relieving anxiety

bySociety for NeuroscienceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUnderstanding the neural circuits that drive anxiety may help researchers discover circuit-specific targets and therefore increase the

Updated on:February 21,2025

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&

Updated on: April 28,2024

Scientists use wearable technology to detect stress levels during sleep

byUniversity of VermontThe LEMURS project uses Oura rings to gather biometric data from first- and second-year college students to determine which biomarker signal potential changes in a person&

Updated on:April 28,2024

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

byKing's College LondonDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHNew research led by King's College London has found that thousa

Updated on: May 30,2024

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome linked to major psychiatric disorders

byKing's College LondonDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHNew research led by King's College London has found that thousa

Updated on:May 30,2024

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Updated on: July 17,2024

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Updated on:July 17,2024