Stressful or traumatic experiences in childhood have been shown to negatively impact an individual's health as an adult.

Dissociative identity disorder arises as a response to trauma. Understanding its neurobiology offers valuable insights into treatment and the resilience of the human mind.

Though tragic, this infamous "natural experiment" has allowed us to learn a great deal about the effects of early-life trauma on the brain. Research into these children found that many of them had ...

A study reveals that traumatic brain injury alters the small vessels in the brain, resulting in an accumulation of amyloid beta -- a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease. The findings suggest that vascular ...

We all know childhood experiences shape us. We also know that breakups can feel devastating. But a new study published in the ...

Scientists have unveiled a link between childhood stress and epigenetic changes in sperm cells that could affect future ...

Childhood sexual abuse, the most extensively studied form ... Sexual violation profoundly shapes how individuals relate to ...

A recent study published in the European Journal of Neuroscience sheds light on how childhood maltreatment may leave lasting impacts on brain structure, particularly in young adults who experience ...

This study, part of the FinnBrain Birth Cohort, suggests a possible connection between childhood trauma and brain development across generations. Researchers observed changes in genes related to ...