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Ghrelin, a stress-induced hormone, primes the brain for PTSD Posted: 16 Oct 2013 06:06 AM PDT About a dozen years ago, scientists discovered that a hormone called ghrelin enhances appetite. Dubbed the “hunger hormone,” ghrelin was quickly targeted by drug companies seeking treatments for obesity — none of which have yet panned out. MIT neuroscientists have now discovered that ghrelin’s role goes far beyond controlling hunger. The researchers found that ghrelin released during chronic stress makes the brain more vulnerable to traumatic events, suggesting that it may predispose people to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). read more

How Tiny Organisms Make a Big Impact on Clean Water Posted: 15 Oct 2013 09:00 AM PDT

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