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Mouse genes guide search for human anxiety disorder genes
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Oct 23, 2008 |
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We are all familiar with the question - "Are you a man or a mouse?" What if the answer is "a little of both"? Because of the power of molecular genetics research in animals and the maturation of animal models, the path ...
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Anxiety and depression do not affect pregnancy and treatment cancellation rates
Jan 29, 2009 |
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Anxiety and depression before and during fertility treatment does not affect the likelihood of a woman becoming pregnant or of her cancelling her treatment, according to a study published in Europe's leading reproductive ...
Genetic predisposition may play a role in anxiety disorders
Aug 27, 2008 |
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Finnish scientists have identified genes that may predispose to anxiety disorders. Research conducted under the supervision of Academy Research Fellow Iiris Hovatta have focused on genes that influence human behaviour, and ...
Brain chemical reduces anxiety, increases survival of new cells
Medicine & Health / Neuroscience
May 12, 2009 |
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New research on a brain chemical involved in development sheds light on why some individuals may be predisposed to anxiety. It also strengthens understanding of cellular processes that may be common to anxiety and depression, ...
Medication may provide some benefit for older adults with anxiety disorder
Jan 20, 2009 |
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Preliminary research suggests that use of the drug escitalopram provided some improvement in symptoms for older adults with generalized anxiety disorder, although the overall benefits were diminished because of nonadherence ...
Gene linked to anxious behavior in mice
Feb 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- To measure anxiety in a mouse and suggest it’s similar to anxiety in a person may seem like a stretch, but the metrics sound uncannily familiar. Paralyzed by fear, afraid to leave the house or socialize with ...
Scientists find hormone activity explains adolescent mood swings
Mar 11, 2007 |
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The "raging hormones" of puberty are known to produce mood swings and stress for most teenagers, making it difficult to cope with this period of life. Until now, the specific causes of pubertal anxiety have not been identified, ...
Importance of sex-specific testing shown in anxiety study
Oct 15, 2008 |
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An Australian study has flagged an important truth for the medical research community. Like their human counterparts, male and female mice are not only different, their respective genetic responses can often be the reverse ...
Uncertainty can be more stressful than clear negative feedback
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 20, 2008 |
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We are faced with uncertainty every day. Will our investments pay off? Will we get the promotions we are hoping for? When faced with the unknown, most people experience some degree of anxiety and discomfort. Exactly how much ...
Scientists find genetic factor in stress response variability
Apr 02, 2008 |
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Inherited variations in the amount of an innate anxiety-reducing molecule help explain why some people can withstand stress better than others, according to a new study led by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol ...
Fear that freezes the blood in your veins
Mar 25, 2008 |
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"The blood froze in my veins" or "My blood curdled" – these common figures of speech can be taken literally, according to the latest studies. Indeed, more literally than some of us would like. For it turns out that intense ...
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