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Baylor College of Medicine

·July 25, 2023·3 min read

Scorching Stress: The Hidden Mental Toll of Summer Heatwaves

Research suggests that extreme summer heat can significantly impact mental health, in addition to physical health. Changes in emotions and behaviors can occur due to heat's influence on serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates mood.

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·June 15, 2023·4 min read

Sniffing Out the Truth: Astrocytes Serotonin Processing Plays Essential Role in Olfactory Perception

Researchers shed light on the role of astrocytes, a type of brain cell, in olfactory perception or smell detection. The research reveals that during olfactory stimulation, serotonin transporter Slc22a3 in astrocytes mediates serotonin transport into the cells, influencing gene expression.

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·April 27, 2023·5 min read

Experts Call for Creative Regulations and Collaboration for Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment

Experts in bioethics, law and policy from top universities in the US call for creative and collaborative policies to regulate the use and oversight of psychedelics for treating conditions like depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. In a paper published in the journal Science, the authors propose solutions to regulatory challenges in anticipation of FDA approval of psychedelics for medical use, while stressing the need for a strong evidence base for efficacy and safety.

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·April 26, 2023·6 min read

Study Shows Neuronal Activity is Crucial for Complex Astrocyte Shape

Neuronal activity is necessary and sufficient for astrocytes to develop their bushy shape, which is fundamental for brain function. These findings suggest that astrocyte development and function involve a complex pattern of events and proteins triggered by the activity of neurons, offering new insights into the mechanisms of brain development and the potential causes of neurodevelopmental disorders.

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·February 14, 2023·4 min read

Social Isolation Triggers Astrocyte-Mediated Deficits in Learning and Memory

During periods of social isolation, astrocytes in the brain become hyperactive. This suppresses circuit formation and memory formation. Reversing astrocyte hyperactivity can help mitigate memory deficits associated with social isolation.

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·January 13, 2023·5 min read

A Novel, Powerful Tool to Unveil the Communication Between Gut Microbes and the Brain

Researchers develop a novel tool that allows for the study of the communication of microbes in the gastrointestinal tract and the brain.

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·December 19, 2022·4 min read

Serotonin 2C Receptor Associated With Obesity and Maladaptive Behavior

Mutations in the gene for the serotonin 2C receptor play a key role in obesity and dysfunctional behaviors in both human and animal models.

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·December 8, 2022·4 min read

Oxytocin Drives Development of Neural Connections in Adult-Born Neurons

In the olfactory bulb, levels of oxytocin rise and peak when new neurons incorporate themselves into neural networks. The findings shed new light on adult neurogenesis and brain plasticity.

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·November 12, 2022·3 min read

Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder With an Exercise Routine

Exercise can help improve mood and overall symptoms of those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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·September 30, 2022·5 min read

Pupil Dilation: A Window to Perception

Study reveals how changes in pupil size affect the way we perceive our surroundings.

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·September 28, 2022·4 min read

Obesity May Be a Neurodevelopmental Disorder

Obesity is, in part, determined by epigenetic development in the arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus. Findings suggest developmental epigenetics plays a significant role in both environmental and genetic influences on obesity risk.

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·August 19, 2022·5 min read

New Method Enables Long-Lasting Imaging of Rapid Brain Activity in Individual Cells Deep in the Cortex

Researchers have developed a new sensor that allows scientists to image the brain without missing signals for an extended period of time and deeper in the brain than current technology allows.

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Baylor College of Medicine

Scorching Stress: The Hidden Mental Toll of Summer Heatwaves

Sniffing Out the Truth: Astrocytes Serotonin Processing Plays Essential Role in Olfactory Perception

Experts Call for Creative Regulations and Collaboration for Psychedelics in Mental Health Treatment

Study Shows Neuronal Activity is Crucial for Complex Astrocyte Shape

A Novel, Powerful Tool to Unveil the Communication Between Gut Microbes and the Brain

Serotonin 2C Receptor Associated With Obesity and Maladaptive Behavior

Oxytocin Drives Development of Neural Connections in Adult-Born Neurons

Ease Seasonal Affective Disorder With an Exercise Routine

Pupil Dilation: A Window to Perception

Obesity May Be a Neurodevelopmental Disorder

New Method Enables Long-Lasting Imaging of Rapid Brain Activity in Individual Cells Deep in the Cortex

Rising Temperatures Show Climate’s Hidden Impact on Substance Use

ChatGPT’s Choices: Overload or Overjoyed? Decoding Decision Dynamics

Worms Illuminate Ancient Emotional Mechanisms

Probing E-Cig and Alcohol’s Joint Assault on the Blood-Brain Barrier

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