Douglas researchers identify first gene involved in adolescent brain development that may play a role in mental health vulnerability MONTREAL, Dec. 17, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - As many parents of mentally ...

TORONTO – Researchers said they have identified the first gene involved in adolescent brain development that may play a role in mental health vulnerability. According to Quebec’s Douglas Institute ...

Extreme instances of stress can cause lasting changes to the brain itself. This could leave some people more vulnerable to addiction, a University of Mississippi study concludes.

Is there another mechanism a drug could target to help people with alcohol use disorder? Researchers explored the effects of ...

Past neuroscience studies have consistently showed the profound effects of early life experiences on the brain's wiring, particularly on the formation of the junctions that enable communication ...

A new study shows that prenatal disruption of the endocannabinoid system can have long-lasting effects on brain structure and ...