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How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes

In 1966, Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu introduced extreme policies to increase the country’s birth rate. This led to the widespread abandonment of children, who ended up in orphanages in ... read more

Japanese Researchers Found a Way to Erase Traumatic Memories Without Damaging the Brain

Imagine a world where painful memories no longer haunt you. Scientists are working on ways to ease the burden of traumatic experiences, and recent discoveries in Japan have sparked hope. Researchers ... read more

Research shows unique brain changes in those witness trauma

NORFOLK, Va. — A study recently conducted at Virginia Tech showed that people who witness traumatic events undergo unique brain changes. Research shows the response is different from those who go ... read more

Decoding fear: KAIST identifies an affective brain circuit crucial for fear memory formation by non-nociceptive threat stimulus

Fear memories can form in the brain following exposure to threatening situations such as natural disasters, accidents, or violence. When these memories become excessive or distorted, they can lead to ... read more

When Our Bodies React Without Our Permission

It's a fairly common experience, and it happens without our choice. Someone catches you unawares in a hallway, and you scream. Or maybe what is meant as an affectionate touch instantly produces a ... read more

How childhood trauma impacts our brains, bodies – and even our genes

Universitat de Barcelona provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation ES. Universitat de Barcelona provides funding as a member of The Conversation EUROPE. In 1966, Romanian dictator ... read more