Introduction: Exploring the Brain’s Hidden Dialogue with Medicine The human brain, a marvel of complexity and function, is constantly at work, translating external stimuli into emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Yet, an often overlooked aspect of this powerhouse is its engagement with medications that traverse our bloodstream and influence our mental states. Imagine, for a moment, […]
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A Peek Into the Mind: How Stress Talks to Our Genes and Antidepressants Talk Back
Introduction What if we told you that stress could talk to your genes, sparking a chain reaction deep within your brain? This idea isn’t straight out of a science fiction novel—it’s the cutting-edge reality being explored in the world of neuroscience and psychology. A research paper titled “CRE/CREB-Driven Up-Regulation of Gene Expression by Chronic Social […]