Childhood neglect leaves generational imprint
Distinct neural connectivity found in the babies of mothers who experienced neglect as children Early life experiences can have an outsized effect on brain development and neurobiological health. New research, published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience...Early Life Stress Hinders Neuron Development, Causing Attention Disorders
Researchers at Brown University found that stress early in the life of female mice leads to fewer “tuning” neurons in the part of the brain responsible for making sense of emotions and following rules.
Solitary Confinement Puts Brains at Risk
Social isolation and persistent loneliness change brain structures and behaviors.
Study could help explain how childhood stress contributes to anxiety, depression
Research in animals illuminates important role of mast cells