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Brain pathway may fuel both aggression and self-harm

by Virginia Tech edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Aggression and self-harm often co-occur in individuals with a history of early-life trauma—a connection that has largely been documented by self-reporting in research and clinical settings. Adding to this connection, individuals treated for self-inflicted injuries are five times more likely to […]

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New brain pathway discovered as key to memory formation

Posted Today University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation – a breakthrough that could lead to treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Mental Health – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) University of Queensland researchers have discovered a new lipid-based pathway essential for memory formation – a breakthrough that

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From injury to agony: Scientists discover brain pathway that turns pain into suffering

by Salk Institute edited by Stephanie Baum, reviewed by Andrew Zinin CGRP-expressing neurons (green) in the parvocellular subparafascicular nucleus (SPFp) of the thalamus. Credit: Salk Institute Pain isn’t just a physical sensation—it also carries emotional weight. That distress, anguish, and anxiety can turn a fleeting injury into long-term suffering. Researchers at the Salk Institute have now identified

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