Isabella Backman

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Ms Backman is a senior science writer/editor at Yale School of Medicine.

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How Our Past Trauma Drives Our Brain’s Response to New Stress

Isabella Backman
August 18th 2025

New research reveals how past trauma influences brain responses to stress, highlighting the importance of neural connectivity in mental health and coping strategies.

Matthew Girgenti, PhD

Scientists Find Cellular Brain Changes Tied to PTSD

Isabella Backman
July 1st 2025

Researchers analyze single-cell communication in brains of people with PTSD, uncovering genetic variations that could lead to new treatments for this complex disorder.

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