The imprints of adversity in the brain can also be more localised. One of the areas most sensitive to the effects of stress is the hippocampus , a crucial structure in the formation of memories ...

A neuroimaging study conducted in China found that survivors of childhood trauma tend to have reduced cortical volume and ...

Genetic variation also plays a major role. It doesn’t encode trauma itself, but it shapes traits such as sensitivity to ...

Fleming investigates the long-term impacts of childhood trauma on the brain and overall aging. Digital Editor Annie Coulson spoke with Fleming at the Society for Neuroscience’s annual meeting, ...

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Gun violence in Philadelphia highlights the deep-seated trauma and developmental issues experienced by many of the city’s youth, said an Archdiocese of Philadelphia mental health professional.

Have you ever wondered how trauma might be impacting your brain? Today, I’m going to discuss the concept of the triune brain and how each part of your brain may process traumatic experiences ...

Black children living in poverty face increased instances of stress and trauma that can alter their brain development, a new study found. The study was published this week by the American Journal ...

Traumatic brain injury interferes with immune system cells' recycling process in brain cells New finding indicates drug development targeted at promoting recycling could help lessen neurological ...

The new study might shed light on a way to prevent the development of Alzheimer's after repeated head trauma, such as that experienced by athletes in certain sports DALL-E View 1 Image ...