Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers have discovered a dual regulatory mechanism safeguarding ...

Stress has become a part of our lives. This can be non negotiable and draining. From work deadlines to relationship ...

Chronic stress activates the neuroendocrine system (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis) and sympathetic nervous system. Stress hormones promote the occurrence and development of tumors through ...

This special issue aims to bring together the latest research findings and insights on plant stress resistance, covering a wide range of topics from the molecular and physiological mechanisms to the ...

Environmental factors like stress and medication exposure during pregnancy can shape brain development, but the mechanisms ...

Stress testing may be done for several reasons, but the most common is to determine whether there are blockages in the arteries in the heart that are severe enough to limit blood flow.

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents ...

Oxidative stress, caused by an imbalance between reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidant defenses, plays a central role ...

You may also be more likely to procrastinate in times of stress as a coping mechanism. A study in 140 medical students linked procrastination to increased stress levels. If you find yourself ...

This study is the first to demonstrate that certain tRNA introns influence gene expression. Scientists have discovered that ...