stress

Summary: New research shows that early life stress disrupts dopamine signaling, altering social motivation and behavior. Scientists found that mice …

Summary: Environmental factors like stress and medication exposure during pregnancy can shape brain development, but the mechanisms remain unclear. Researchers …

Summary: Chronic stress weakens the brain’s ability to process sounds, requiring louder stimuli to trigger normal responses, according to new …

“You’ve achieved 40 seconds of uninterrupted focus.” Apparently, this is cause for celebration. For the past 10 minutes, I have …

Summary: Male and female mice usually prefer female companions but switch to preferring males under survival stress, a new study …

Summary: Researchers have discovered how stress-induced cardiovascular changes are controlled by the brain. Experiments in rats show that activating the …

Summary: Astrocytes, previously known for supporting nerve cells, have been identified as key regulators of stress responses in the lateral …

Summary: Researchers identified a brain circuit involving the amygdala and hippocampus that predicts resilience to stress in mice. Mice with …

Summary: 46% of Americans don’t get enough alone time during the holiday season, even though 56% say it’s crucial for …

Summary: Researchers have identified a specific brain circuit that allows voluntary control of breathing, linking it to emotional and behavioral …