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Mouse study suggests adolescence leaves the brain more vulnerable to stress
A study in mice suggests stressful experiences during adolescence can leave deeper, longer-lasting marks on the brain than similar stress in adulthood.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers reported that stress during adolescence caused deeper and more lasting brain changes in mice than stress in adulthood.
- The finding highlights adolescence as a distinct developmental window rather than a simple extension of adulthood.
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