A new study in Neuron reveals that estrogen in the brain may influence how individuals respond to trauma. Researchers found that higher estrogen levels in the hippocampus can increase vulnerability to stress-related memory problems, while lower levels may offer protection.
In mouse models, both males and females with high estrogen showed lasting memory deficits after stress, whereas females with lower estrogen levels remained resilient.
The findings suggest that estrogen’s effects on gene activity and brain plasticity may shape PTSD risk. This could lead to more personalized, sex-specific approaches for preventing and treating trauma-related disorders.
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