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Experiencing a traumatic event can cause life-long anxiety problems, called posttraumatic stress disorder.

Women with breast cancer who subsequently had a recorded diagnosis of depression had a 45% higher risk of death from all causes, according to a study. The researchers suggest this finding could help to target and support those women most at risk of dep…

Neuroscientists have identified a brain region that links anxious temperament to low social status. The researchers were able to tweak social hierarchy in animals using a regular vitamin.

Many human gene variants have evolved specifically to protect older adults against neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases, thus preserving their contributions to society, report researchers.

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have difficulty recognizing and interpreting how facial expressions convey various emotions – from joy to puzzlement, sadness to anger. This can make it difficult for an individual with ASD to suc…

An international research collaboration has shed new light on how DNA sequence variation can influence gene activity in the developing human brain. The team conducted the first study of how genetic variation influences DNA methylation, an epigenetic mo…

Do you often take chances and yet still land on your feet? Then you probably have a well-developed brain.

A minimally-invasive endoscopic surgery has been developed by researchers, demonstrating efficacy in treating intractable epileptic seizures in children.

Researchers have observed an increase in body temperature of between two and four degrees in zebrafish, when these are subjected to stressful situations. This phenomenon is known as ‘emotional fever,’ as it is related to what animals feel in the face o…

Targeted magnetic pulses to the brain were shown to reduce craving and substance use in cocaine-addicted patients, report scientists. The results of this pilot study suggest that this may become an effective medical treatment for patients with cocaine …