Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have mapped a neural circuit in the brain involved in the complex relationship between itch and stress. Their findings, published in Cell Reports, ...

A new digital resource co-created by University of Victoria (UVic) researchers and trauma survivors will streamline access to resources and tools for clinicians who support people with complex ...

Complex trauma significantly impacts a person's ability to live out day-to-day life. People suffering from complex traumatic stress disorders can often feel overwhelmed and stuck. But lots of research ...

Chronic itch affects millions globally, and existing therapies mostly target the skin or immune system. The findings can ...

Figure 1. Effects of ccf-1 knockdown on the lifespan of N2 wildtype and eat-2(ad1116) mutant. N = 84-121 worms scored per condition. EV = empty vector. “The CCR4-NOT (Carbon Catabolite Repression 4 – ...

Experiencing trauma, particularly Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), can profoundly impact an individual's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. While the impacts of C-PTSD ...

Cover article art caption: Insets with TH mRNA+ neurons in red, either single labeled, or co-labeled with VGluT2 (blue) and/or GAD1 (green) mRNA. Simple arrow = single labeled TH+ neurons, arrowhead= ...

Thanks to society telling them to bottle up their emotions to not appear weak, men who hide their stress behind silence ...

Our skin system is not just a physical envelope. It is a living organ that is sensitive to what is happening to us emotionally as well. So what do you do when the skin reacts to stress? Our skin ...

Stress is an inevitable part of any professional’s life, but how individuals handle it early in their careers significantly impacts both their health and long-term success. While many professionals ...