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Stress-related brain mechanisms, specifically HPA axis dysregulation and reductions in hippocampal volume, have long been associated with the pathology of major depressive disorder, especially within the context of a history of childhood maltreatment. However, investigations tha…

Our environment is contaminated by hundreds of thousands of chemicals. While regulations have been established to control production and release of some of these chemicals, thousands of new chemicals are introduced to the market on an annual basis. Traditional toxicity tests hav…