Although substantial similarity exists, the bed nucleus of the stria terminals (BNST) and the amygdala are thought to play distinct roles in anxiety responses. Rats primed with Ucn1 in the BLA not ...

The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis or BNST is thought to play a role in many psychiatric disorders such as aggression, anti-social behavior, PTSD, and anxiety. However, new research has ...

In addition, they have discovered that this peptide acts in the BNST area. Alcohol is the most common addictive substance in the world. Every year in the U.S. excessive alcohol use costs $249 ...

Scientists have discovered that artificially forcing the activity of BNST cells in mice produced an arousal response in the form of dilated pupils and faster heart rate, and worsened anxiety-like ...

The study focused on a brain circuit connecting two areas of the forebrain -- the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) and the nucleus accumbens (NAc) A group of 13 patients with treatment ...