Portuguese scientists discover mechanism to fight the effects of chronic stress on the brain

19/02/2025

Study published in Molecular Psychiatry from the Nature group, developed by CNC-UC and led by Ana Luísa Carvalho and Paulo Pinheiro, is featured in an article in the Público newspaper.

“The Coimbra team has shown that inhibiting a small molecule of genetic material can restore communication between neurons and rebalance brain networks affected by stress.” - Filipa Almeida Mendes

From left to right: Ricardo Leitão, Ana Luisa Carvalho, Paulo Pinheiro, Beatriz Rodrigues

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