Hypervigilance in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder
Class
Article
Graduation Year
2017
College
Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
Department
Psychology Department
Faculty Mentor
Mona Buhusi
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Hypervigilance in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder
Authors: Colten Brown, Catalin V. Buhusi, Mona Buhusi
Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Utah State University
Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a maladaptive disorder developed in response to traumatic circumstances. It is marked by hypervigilance and avoidance of triggering stimuli similar to those experienced during the previous traumatic experience. Although over half of the population is exposed to tramatic events during the lifetime, only a small proportion (7-8%) develops PTSD symptoms; only about 11-20% of combat veterans develop PTSD in a given year. Thus, genetic factors are important for vulnerability or resilience to stress. Genetically engineered mice and wild-type littermates were tested for learning and attention impairments under standard experimental conditions and after a chronic stress regimen. These results provide insight into genes that may be linked to the vulnerability to stress and PTSD.
Cite as follows:
Brown C, Buhusi CV, Buhusi M (2017) Hypervigilance in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder. Student Research Symposium 2017. Utah State University, Logan, Utah. April 13, 2017.
Location
North Atrium
Start Date
4-13-2017 10:30 AM
End Date
4-13-2017 11:45 AM
Hypervigilance in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder
North Atrium
Hypervigilance in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder
Authors: Colten Brown, Catalin V. Buhusi, Mona Buhusi
Affiliation: Department of Psychology, Utah State University
Abstract
Post-traumatic stress disorder is a maladaptive disorder developed in response to traumatic circumstances. It is marked by hypervigilance and avoidance of triggering stimuli similar to those experienced during the previous traumatic experience. Although over half of the population is exposed to tramatic events during the lifetime, only a small proportion (7-8%) develops PTSD symptoms; only about 11-20% of combat veterans develop PTSD in a given year. Thus, genetic factors are important for vulnerability or resilience to stress. Genetically engineered mice and wild-type littermates were tested for learning and attention impairments under standard experimental conditions and after a chronic stress regimen. These results provide insight into genes that may be linked to the vulnerability to stress and PTSD.
Cite as follows:
Brown C, Buhusi CV, Buhusi M (2017) Hypervigilance in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder. Student Research Symposium 2017. Utah State University, Logan, Utah. April 13, 2017.