<p>Neuroscience News<br><br>21 seconds ago<br><br>Summary:<br><br>Study reveals how key proteins regulate the brain’s response to stress in the hippocampus.<br>Source: McLean Hospital<br>The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are poorly understood.<br><br>POST-TRAUMATIC<br><br>New research now details the interplay between proteins involved in controlling the body’s stress response and points to potential therapeutic targets when this response goes awry.<br><br>The study, which was conducted by an international team led by investigators at McLean Hospital, appears in the journal Cell Reports.<br><br>“A dysregulated stress response of the body can be damaging for the brain and promote susceptibility to mood and anxiety disorders,” said lead author Jakob Hartmann, PhD.</p><p> </p><p><span style="color: #333333; background-color: #ffffff;" data-ke-size="size16">Green means regulated and calm, whereas red is </span><b><i><span data-ke-size="size20">fully dysregulated</span></i></b><span style="color: #333333; background-color: #ffffff;" data-ke-size="size16"> and precarious. This is great stuff and will likely serve them well.</span></p><p> </p>
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