BRAINS OF MALE AND FEMALE MICE RESPOND DIFFERENTLY TO STRESS
Summary: A new study reports a receptor in the brain responds differently to stressin male and female mice. Source: Weizmann Institute A receptor in the b… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
STATINS MAY CURB EFFECTS OF STRESS IN THE WOMB
A new study reports statins could help protect the hearts of babies while in the womb from maternal stress.… READ MORE…
PRENATAL STRESS COULD ENHANCE PROTECTIVE MECHANISMS OF BABIES
Researchers report the oxytocin receptor gene is activated more easily in infants of mothers who faced maternal stress and depression.… READ MORE…
EARLY LIFE STRESS ACCELERATES MATURATION OF KEY BRAIN REGION IN MALE MICE
A new study of mice finds early exposure to stress can make specific brain regions mature faster.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
REPRODUCING LONG LASTING EFFECTS OF STRESS ON MEMORY
New research could help to develop new methods for preventive measures against stress induced memory problems.… READ MORE…
HOW THE BRAIN ADAPTS TO STRESS
Researchers reveal stressful events result in epigenetic modifications within immediate early genes in hippocampal neurons.… READ MORE…
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.… READ MORE…
UNCERTAINTY MAY CAUSE MORE STRESS THAN INEVITABLE PAIN
Researchers report being uncertain of receiving a painful shock causes more stress than pain.… READ MORE…
THE SMELL OF FEAR: NEURONS INVOLVED IN RODENT STRESS RESPONSE IDENTIFIED
Researchers identify neurons and a specific brain region behind the innate fear response.… READ MORE…
LONG TERM STRESS ERODES MEMORY
Researchers pin memory loss to neuroinflammation and the immune system following sustained stress.… READ MORE…