Stress Responses and Cortisol

Stress Responses and Cortisol is a research topic within Behavioral Neuroscience. Science Explorer counts 64k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers explores the effects of stress on brain function, behavior, and cognition, with a focus on the role of cortisol, neurobiology, and the HPA axis. It covers topics such as the impact of stress on the immune system, neuroendocrine regulation, and the association between stress and disorders like depression. The research also delves into the neurobiology of resilience, hippocampal volume reduction, and the long-term consequences of prenatal stress.

• Stress
• Brain
• Cortisol
• Neurobiology
• HPA Axis
• Immune System
• Depression
• Hippocampus
• Psychological
• Adaptation