A study coordinated by researchers from the UAB and Ruhr-Universität Bochum in Germany shows for the first time the electrophysiological signals in the human brain associated with the extinction of fear memories, i.e., the suppression of negative or unpleasant experiences. The research, published in Nature Human Behaviour, opens the door to more effective therapies for patients with post-traumatic stress and anxiety disorders.

Asia and the developing Pacific region are emerging as the largest contributors to global methane emissions, driven by rapid industrialisation and population growth.

Lack of childhood friendships linked to suicidal thoughts in over-50s.An international University of Helsinki study has found that adverse childhood circumstances increase the risk of suicidal ideation in later life.

Published in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry, the study used AI algorithms to explore the long-term effects of early-life adversities on later mental health. The machine learning algorithms employed in the study covered over 46,000 individuals aged 50 or above and living in Europe and Israel.