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Neuroactive steroids and the pathophysiology of PTSD: Biomarkers for treatment targeting
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the most disabling psychiatric conditions. People who suffer from it often relive the...
Sep 221 min read
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Decoding Stress: How Science Can Help your control
An editorial from Lynne Peeples published in Nature discusses how understanding and managing stress through personalized, science-backed methods is crucial for mitigating its detrimental health effects and fostering resilience in an increasingly stressful world.
Sep 151 min read
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When childhood stress leaves visible marks
Child maltreatment leaves deep marks not only emotionally but also biologically. In a new study published in PLOS One, a Japanese research team examined children aged 4–6
Jul 141 min read
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The right fats at the right time: how early nutrition can protect the brain from stress
Stress experienced during the earliest stages of life can leave deep and lasting marks on the brain, negatively affecting memory, learning, and emotional regulation.
Jun 271 min read
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Androgens differentially modulate glucocorticoid effects on adipose tissue and lean mass
Androgens differentially modulate glucocorticoid effects on adipose tissue and lean mass
Jun 51 min read
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When the Boss Hurts: Workplace Bullying Leaves Marks on the Brain (and in the Blood)
When the Boss Hurts: Workplace Bullying Leaves Marks on the Brain (and in the Blood)
May 292 min read
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Scientists discover key differences in male and female responses to stress in the brain
Scientists discover key differences in male and female responses to stress in the brain
May 192 min read
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Pharmacological diacylglycerol lipase inhibition impairs contextual fear extinction in mice
Pharmacological diacylglycerol lipase inhibition impairs contextual fear extinction in mice
Apr 281 min read
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Social Stress Leaves a Mark: Accelerated Brain Aging and Neuronal Senescence
A recent study published in Nature Aging, that was coordinated by Prof. Alessandro Bartolomucci member of Our Stress Network, reveals that chronic social stress can accelerate aging at the cellular level, particularly in the brain.
Apr 152 min read
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Brain dynamics reflecting an intra-network brain state are associated with increased post-traumatic stress symptoms in the early aftermath of trauma
Dynamic brain connectivity and PTSD risk: a neural signature of vulnerability? A study published in Nature Mental Health  investigated...
Apr 11 min read
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Why Do Some Stressful Events Stay Vivid While Others Turn into Generalized Fears?
Recent research has uncovered a striking phenomenon: stress not only enhances the intensity of memories but can also distort them,...
Feb 241 min read
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