Researchers identify molecular markers in children and adolescents, revealing how child maltreatment stress alters DNA, brain development, and mental health Child maltreatment, which includes abuse ...

Adolescents have long engaged in high-risk behaviors and poor decisions. Now we know that it's got a lot to do with what's going on in the development of their brains.

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These adversities leave a lasting impact on the emotional well-being, memory, and ...

Sora Shin, a Virginia Tech assistant professor with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute, will study how brain circuits contribute to aggressive behavior with a $3.2 million grant from the ...

Our brain is always there. From birth, and even prenatally, it is exposed to the environment. How does the brain react to that? The brain shows spontaneous or intrinsic activity that seems to remain ...

Traumatic events actually cause distinct behaviors in the brain. Recalling a traumatic episode can make your brain think you are reliving it. The trauma response stems from your brain’s evolved ...

That inexplicable anxiety you feel in crowded places? The way your body tenses up when you hear raised voices? The persistent feeling that something bad is about to happen even when life is going well ...