FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 11, 2015·3 min readMajority of Swiss Students Against Cognitive Enhancement DrugsA new study reports the a majority of Swiss students questioned were against the use of cognitive enhancement drugs.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 2, 2015·4 min readAntidepressant Appears to Protect Against Compound That Causes DementiaResearchers report that a commonly prescribed antidepressant may also protect against compounds that can cause memory loss and dementia.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 18, 2015·4 min readLight Therapy Effective for DepressionA new study reports light therapy is effective as a treatment for non-seasonal depression.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 9, 2015·3 min readSex Reassignment Hormone Treatments Alter Brain ChemistryA new study reports sex hormones taken by those undergoing gender reassignment can alter brain chemistry and increase risk for mood disorders, especially in men transitioning into women.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·4 min readGaining Insight Into How a New Class of Antidepressants WorkResearchers explain how a molecular amplification system helps a new class of antidepressants alter brain signaling in specific neurons and how this produces the antidepressant effect.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·7 min readDepressed People Who Respond to Placebos Get The Most Help From Real MedicationsA new study reports how well people with depression respond to placebos may determine how well they will respond to antidepressant medications.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·September 24, 2015·3 min readBlood Thinners and Antidepressants Cause Autophagy in Mouse Models of Brain CancerAccording to researchers, combining tricyclic antidepressants with blood thinners increased tumor autophagy in mouse models of glioblastoma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 15, 2015·3 min readSeveral Antidepressant Classes Increase Early Growth Response in AstrocytesFindings could help develop new treatments for depression, researchers report.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 4, 2015·4 min readCommon Antidepressant Appears to Alter Brain Structure Differently in Depressed and Non-Depressed PeopleA new study reports Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant alters brain structure differently in those who are depressed and those who aren't.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPain·August 24, 2015·4 min readAntidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus AccumbensResearchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 4, 2015·4 min readIdentifying the Benefits and Risks of Antidepressant Use During PregnancyAccording to a new study, pregnant women who take SSRI antidepressants have lower risks of certain pregnancy complications. However, there is an increased risk of neonatal problems associated with mothers who take the medications.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 3, 2015·4 min readREM Sleep Converts Waking Experiences into Lasting Memories in Developing BrainA new study reports on the importance of REM sleep for the developing brain and questions the increasing use of REM disrupting medications in children.Read More
