How did the early childhood trauma affect the entropy — the temporal structure, of the brain’s intrinsic activity in a particular region — namely the perigenual anterior cingulate (the PACC is highly ...

Scientists found that childhood trauma can change DNA and brain development, leaving long-term biological marks.

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These ...

New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.

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 ...

Uncover the transformative steps to understanding and healing from childhood trauma this World Mental Health Day.

Childhood trauma profoundly impacts emotional balance, stress responses, and physical health in adulthood by altering ...

As the United States this year reflects on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, researchers from UC Davis and UC San Francisco have uncovered major insight into the trauma and ...

Although the exact causes of ALS remain unknown, both genetic and environmental factors may contribute to its development.

Delays in language and reading development are common, and learning disorders such as dyslexia can significantly affect a ...