Pre-trauma hair cortisol moderates adverse childhood experience and hypothalamic volume effects on stress symptoms after adult trauma.
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry has unveiled a complex biological interplay that determines why some individuals develop persistent post-traumatic stress symptoms while others remain resilient. The…
Early Developmental Exposure to Common Plasticizer DEHP Linked to Adult Anxiety in Male Rats
Chicago, IL – Research presented at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting, ENDO 2026, in Chicago, Illinois, has revealed a significant link between early developmental exposure to di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP), a…
The Resurgence of the Gold Star: How Adult Sticker Charts are Redefining Personal Motivation
In the bustling city of Birmingham, England, a simple sticker chart adorns the kitchen cupboard of the Gray family home. This chart, however, isn’t for the typical childhood accomplishments of…
Early Childhood Diets May Forge Lasting Brain Pathways Affecting Adult Eating Habits, But Gut Health Offers Hope
Children who regularly consume high-fat, high-sugar foods may experience enduring alterations in their brain structure and function that persist even after their dietary habits improve. This groundbreaking research, conducted by…
A Larger Striatal Volume is Associated with Increased Adult Psychopathy
Neuroscientists have pinpointed a significant and measurable difference in brain structure between individuals exhibiting psychopathic traits and those with minimal or no such characteristics. A groundbreaking study, published in the…
Natural Speech Analysis Can Reveal Individual Differences in Executive Function Across the Adult Lifespan
New research spearheaded by Baycrest, in collaboration with the University of Toronto and York University, is unveiling a profound connection between the nuances of everyday conversation and the state of…
Adult Learner Overcomes Multiple Setbacks to Secure Driver’s Licence, Reflecting Broader Societal Trends
Last year, at the age of 35, a Sydney-based reporter successfully obtained her driver’s licence after a protracted and challenging learning journey that saw her fail the practical test four…
The Adult Brain Holds Millions of Silent Synapses, Ready to Forge New Memories
MIT neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising feature of the adult brain: millions of "silent synapses," immature neuronal connections that remain inactive until needed to form new memories. This groundbreaking discovery…
Natural Speech Analysis Can Reveal Individual Differences in Executive Function Across the Adult Lifespan
New research emerging from a collaborative effort between Baycrest, the University of Toronto, and York University is shedding light on a profound connection between the nuances of everyday conversation and…
A Larger Striatal Volume is Associated with Increased Adult Psychopathy
Neuroscientists have identified a distinct, measurable difference in brain structure between individuals exhibiting psychopathic traits and those with minimal or no such characteristics. A groundbreaking study, published in the esteemed…


The Hidden Environmental Cost of the Puffer Jacket: Unpacking the Footprint of a Cold-Weather Staple














