Mechanism sheds light on how the brain adapts to stress
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 12:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Scientists now have a better understanding of the way that stress impacts the brain. New research, published by Cell Press in the January 26 issue of the journal Neuron, reveals pioneering evidence for a new mechanism of stress adaptation and may eventually lead to a better understanding of why prolonged and repeated exposure to stress can lead to anxiety disorders and depression.