Scientists find brain chemical tied to trauma and depression
Researchers identified SGK1 as a key chemical connecting childhood trauma to depression and suicidal behavior. High SGK1 levels were found ...
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Scientists discover a surprising way to quiet the anxious mind
Generalized anxiety disorder affects millions, often trapping sufferers in cycles of fear and isolation that conventional medications barely relieve. At ...
Scientists just found the lung’s hidden self-healing switch
Researchers uncovered how lung cells decide whether to rebuild tissue or fight infection. This built-in “switch” may be the key ...
Scientists find brain circuit that traps alcohol users in the vicious cycle of addiction
Addiction often isn’t about chasing pleasure—it’s about escaping pain. Researchers at Scripps Research have discovered that a tiny brain region ...
Scientists hunt for neurons responsible for alcohol withdrawal
When a heavy alcohol drinker tries to take a night off, their body protests, with shaky hands, heart palpitations, anxiety ...