
New research from the University of Michigan reveals that individuals with major depressive disorder may produce lower levels of the brain molecule neuropeptide Y (NPY), which has been shown to restore calm after stressful events. As a result, these people are less resilient to the effects of stress. more...
New research presented at the annual Neuroscience 2010 meeting suggests that mice who lack a molecule involved in regulating nerve cell signaling are better equipped to handle stressful situations. more...