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Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

Neuroscience NewsMarch 18, 2019

5-MeO-DMT, a fast-acting synthetic psychedelic, shows promise for treating depression and anxiety. 80% of test subjects reported improvements in symptoms associated with depression and anxiety after taking the drug.... Read More...

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Differences in brain activity in children with anhedonia

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2019

Using fMRI to examine the brains of children while resting, researchers discover anhedonia is associated with hyperconnectivity between the cingulo-opercular network and ventral striatum.... Read More...

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NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Neuroscience NewsMarch 13, 2019

Adolescent rats exposed to alcohol had a decrease of both Arc eRNA expression and Arc gene expression in the amygdala during adulthood. Additionally, the alcohol-exposed rats displayed increased anxiety behaviors as they aged.... Read More...

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Two Thirds of Pregnant Women Under 25 in London Have a Mental Health Problem

Neuroscience NewsMarch 6, 2019

According to a new study, 67% of pregnant women under the age of 25 in London suffer from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and PTSD. Based on the findings, researchers suggest more could be done to target prenatal mental health services for younger women.... Read More...

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Psychedelic Microdosing in Rats Shows Beneficial Effects

Neuroscience NewsMarch 4, 2019

Research on rats suggests microdosing DMT may have beneficial effects for those suffering depression and anxiety, but also probable adverse changes in neuronal structures and metabolism.... Read More...

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High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption Linked to Bipolar Like Behaviors: Adolescent Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 25, 2019

Researchers report adolescent rats exposed to high fructose corn syrup in their diets were more prone to experience symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.... Read More...

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Good Dog? Bad Dog? Their Personalities Can Change

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 24, 2019

Just as with humans, a dog's personality is likely to change over time, a new study reports.... Read More...

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Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism in the BNST that senses the negative effects of alcohol and modulates the urge to drink. The study reports that when this mechanism doesn't function correctly, we lose the ability to recognize that we have had enough to drink. ... Read More...

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Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 19, 2019

Researchers report fear extinction memories form as a result of an adenosine modification, which help to increase the activity of specific genes. ... Read More...

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Heartbeats and Memory Suppression: The New Tools for Controlling Fear

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 17, 2019

From designing drugs to help suppress traumatic memories, to harnessing the power of heartbeats, researchers are searching for new therapies to help people overcome their fears and phobias.... Read More...

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Teen Cannabis Use Raises Depression Risk in Young Adults

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 14, 2019

A new study reports cannabis use in teens is associated with a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as adults. ... Read More...

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Does Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

A new study reports those who microdose psychedelics report improvements in attention and mental health. However, a number of people report an increase in neuroticism following six weeks of microdosing.... Read More...

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New study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injury

Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)

Inflammation inhibitor blocks neurodevelopmental disorders in mouse model

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Fast-acting psychedelic associated with improvements in depression/anxiety

Differences in brain activity in children with anhedonia

NIH-funded rodent study finds molecular link between adolescent alcohol use and adult anxiety

Two Thirds of Pregnant Women Under 25 in London Have a Mental Health Problem

Psychedelic Microdosing in Rats Shows Beneficial Effects

High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption Linked to Bipolar Like Behaviors: Adolescent Rat Study

Good Dog? Bad Dog? Their Personalities Can Change

Finding the Elusive Drinking ‘Brake’

Extinguishing Fear Memories Relies On An Unusual Change to DNA

Heartbeats and Memory Suppression: The New Tools for Controlling Fear

Teen Cannabis Use Raises Depression Risk in Young Adults

Does Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?