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·August 14, 2020·6 min read

Study Uncovers the Molecular Events by Which Popular Antidepressants Work

Activity of the c-Fos gene begins the increase on the ninth day of exposure to antidepressants. By day 14, mice showed behavioral changes associated with SSRI use. This may explain why suicide rates drop after nine days of treatment, and symptoms of depression improve after three weeks.

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·June 11, 2020·3 min read

Adult stem cell study shows fish oil may help with depression

Using patient-derived adult stem cells, researchers found fish oil created an antidepressant response.

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·June 1, 2020·4 min read

How ketamine combats depression

Ketamine increases the number of serotonin 1B receptors. Ketamine binds to serotonin 1B receptors, reducing the release of serotonin and increasing the release of dopamine.

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·May 15, 2020·5 min read

Countering the negative effects of a common antidepressant

The SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants.

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·May 11, 2020·1 min read

Why some people are more prone to anxiety

Increased levels of serotonin transporters in the amygdala may explain why some people are more prone to anxiety than others.

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·May 1, 2020·3 min read

Antidepressants could be used as preventative for those with depression risk factors

While it is well-known antidepressants are effective at treating those with depression, a new study reports the medications may be beneficial as a preventative measure for those with a risk factor for depressive disorders.

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·April 29, 2020·4 min read

Increased risk of language and cognition deficits in children whose mothers took SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy

Children exposed to SSRI antidepressants in utero had an increased risk of experiencing language and cognitive deficits in kindergarten.

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·April 26, 2020·4 min read

Effects of rapid-acting antidepressant ketamine consolidated in sleep?

Brain connections strengthened with treatment from fast-acting antidepressants, such as ketamine, are consolidated during deep sleep. Researchers propose rapid antidepressant treatments share the ability to regulate both synaptic potentiation and homeostatic mechanisms, which may contribute to how the brain reorganizes its activity to defeat depression.

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·April 8, 2020·3 min read

Key protein involved in the biology of depression identified

The GPR56 protein has been implicated in the biology of depression and a person's response to antidepressants.

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·March 20, 2020·3 min read

New drug can ease the side effects of medication against severe depression

A new substance named Lu AF60097 may help reduce side effects from tricyclic antidepressants in those with severe depression.

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·March 14, 2020·5 min read

How chronic stress changes the brain, and what you can do to reverse the damage

Chronic stress can affect a person's health and mental well being. Due to the COVID-19 virus, chronic stress is on the rise worldwide. Researchers examine the general and psychological health implications of chronic stress and suggest some methods we can adopt to keep our stress levels in check.