Chronic stress can even alter memories, brain conditioning

A recent study reveals that stress significantly alters memory encoding and retrieval, potentially exacerbating conditions like PTSD. Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children discovered that stress triggers the release of endocannabinoids, enlarging memory engrams and causing fear generalization. This breakthrough offers hope for targeted therapies by blocking endocannabinoid receptors, potentially restoring memory specificity and alleviating debilitating PTSD symptoms.

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