Mechanism sheds light on how the brain adapts to stress

Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 18:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Scientists now have a better understanding of the way that stress impacts the brain. New research 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.

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