Disrupted Neuronal Microexons Drive Hyperarousal and Insomnia

Summary: A new study found that altered neuronal microexons cause hyperarousal and insomnia in zebrafish. The researchers discovered that abnormal alternative splicing spikes cAMP signaling, which acts as an internal…

Spectrum of Hyperarousal: Seven Distinct Types of Tension Identified

Summary: “Hyperarousal” is a cornerstone of many mental health conditions, from insomnia and ADHD to depression and PTSD. However, the term has historically been used as a “catch-all,” leading to…