Stress

Researchers Track Gene Alterations in Brain Area Perturbed by Stress
Acute stress can increase the presence of a key DNA modification called 5hmC throughout a portion of the brain called the hippocampus, vital in memory and learning, according to a study published in… Read More
Researchers have uncovered new details about what happens in the brain when a mild source of stress generates an extreme response, disproportionate to the stress. Their findings identify possible… Read More
In a new analysis, scientists have found evidence of accelerated cellular aging within the hippocampus—a brain region that processes and stores memories—in people with major depression. In past… Read More