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A histone post-translational modification linked to lifelong susceptibility to stress in mice

A histone post-translational modification linked to lifelong susceptibility to stress in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe cover art theme is "the weight of a histone." This visual serves as a rodent metaphor for Atlas, a Titan from Greek mythology who was condemned to carry

A histone post-translational modification linked to lifelong susceptibility to stress in mice

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressThe cover art theme is "the weight of a histone." This visual serves as a rodent metaphor for Atlas, a Titan from Greek mythology who was condemned to carry
New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

by UC Davis MIND InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the worl

New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

by UC Davis MIND InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the worl
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases postpartum depression risk for at least three years, study finds

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases postpartum depression risk for at least three years, study finds

byKeck School of Medicine of USCGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176089Women exposed to higher levels of nitrogen diox

Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy increases postpartum depression risk for at least three years, study finds

byKeck School of Medicine of USCGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.176089Women exposed to higher levels of nitrogen diox
New study calls for radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents

New study calls for radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Norma Mortenson from PexelsYoung people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their need

New study calls for radical rethink of mental health support for adolescents

byUniversity of OxfordCredit: Norma Mortenson from PexelsYoung people have given important insights into what mental health support they prefer and what does not work for them or meet their need
Adults can learn absolute pitch: New research challenges long-held musical belief

Adults can learn absolute pitch: New research challenges long-held musical belief

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch—the ability to identify musical notes without reference—is a rare gift reserved for a

Adults can learn absolute pitch: New research challenges long-held musical belief

byUniversity of SurreyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch—the ability to identify musical notes without reference—is a rare gift reserved for a
New youth mental health program shows promise

New youth mental health program shows promise

by Dennis ThompsonTeenagers who land in an ER with a mental health crisis can be effectively helped by a community-based program.Research shows that troubledteensplaced in such a program w

New youth mental health program shows promise

by Dennis ThompsonTeenagers who land in an ER with a mental health crisis can be effectively helped by a community-based program.Research shows that troubledteensplaced in such a program w
Research aims to improve understanding of children's procrastination

Research aims to improve understanding of children's procrastination

byBrockUniversityAccording to the multicomponent definition of procrastination, procrastination occurs when all the following criteria are met: the start or completion of a task is delayed

Research aims to improve understanding of children's procrastination

byBrockUniversityAccording to the multicomponent definition of procrastination, procrastination occurs when all the following criteria are met: the start or completion of a task is delayed
Research reveals gene expression's role in depression and immunity

Research reveals gene expression's role in depression and immunity

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, conducted in a shared effort between U.K. and Italian researchers offers novel insights about the biological mechanisms b

Research reveals gene expression's role in depression and immunity

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, conducted in a shared effort between U.K. and Italian researchers offers novel insights about the biological mechanisms b
Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research finds

Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research finds

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by scientists at USC and California State University, Northridge, reveals that face masks—while impor

Masks affect how kids—and parents—read emotions, brain research finds

by Nina Raffio,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by scientists at USC and California State University, Northridge, reveals that face masks—while impor
Study investigates face masks, mood and focus

Study investigates face masks, mood and focus

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile face masks are an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious illnesses, a new study reveals the impact they have on people&

Study investigates face masks, mood and focus

byUniversity of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile face masks are an effective way of preventing the spread of infectious illnesses, a new study reveals the impact they have on people&
Experts forecast an ongoing depression and cost of care burden through 2032 in Hong Kong

Experts forecast an ongoing depression and cost of care burden through 2032 in Hong Kong

byThe University of Hong KongProjected annual costs of all-cause and psychiatric care from 2023 to 2032. All costs are undiscounted and valued in 2023 U.S. Dollars (USD). The closed cohort setti

Experts forecast an ongoing depression and cost of care burden through 2032 in Hong Kong

byThe University of Hong KongProjected annual costs of all-cause and psychiatric care from 2023 to 2032. All costs are undiscounted and valued in 2023 U.S. Dollars (USD). The closed cohort setti
Anxiety Disorders: Beyond Nervousness

Anxiety Disorders: Beyond Nervousness

Anxiety is a natural emotional response to perceived threats, marked by worry, hyperarousal, and physiological changes that help individuals cope with stress.

Anxiety Disorders: Beyond Nervousness

Anxiety is a natural emotional response to perceived threats, marked by worry, hyperarousal, and physiological changes that help individuals cope with stress.