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·November 17, 2016·5 min read

Study Points to Gene Based Glitches in Ill Gulf War Veterans

Certain alleles of HLA genes offer protection from Gulf War Illness, a new study reports.

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·August 3, 2019·4 min read

People who eat dark chocolate less likely to be depressed

Eating dark chocolate can help reduce anxiety and improve symptoms of clinical depression. People who ate dark chocolate in two 24-hour periods had 70% reduced odds of reporting depressive symptoms than those who did not eat chocolate. However, milk chocolate did not produce the same effect. Dark chocolate contains phenylethylamine, a neuromodulator implicated in mood regulation.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 21, 2017·3 min read

Why Ketamine Helps Depression

A new study identifies a key protein that helps trigger ketamine's rapid antidepressant effect in the brain.

Featured Psychology

·February 17, 2016·5 min read

The Teenage Brain and Schizophrenia

Researchers are developing new imaging techniques that are able to reveal where and over what time scale abnormalities in the brain develop in people with mental health problems.

Featured Neuroscience

·August 6, 2019·5 min read

Sleep interrupted: What’s keeping us up at night?

Consuming nicotine and alcohol four hours before bedtime causes worse sleep continuity and sleep disruptions. Surprisingly, researchers found no link between caffeine consumption four hours before sleep and sleep disturbances for most people.

Featured Neurology

·January 12, 2018·6 min read

Anxiety May Be An Early Indicator of Alzheimer’s

Researchers have discovered a link between elevated levels of amyloid beta and worsening anxiety symptoms. The research supports the hypothesis that some psychiatric symptoms could indicate the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 13, 2023·4 min read

Antidepressants May Boost Memory Function and Reduce Negative Memories

A new study delves into the relationship between antidepressants and memory dynamics. The study reveals that these drugs may dampen negative memories and bolster overall memory function in individuals with depression.

Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·November 21, 2019·3 min read

Could psychedelic drugs be a new treatment option for people with depression?

Study discussed the benefits of using psychedelics as an antidepressant option for those with depression.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 18, 2021·4 min read

Chronic Stress and Depression Boost This Brain Receptor; A New Study Maps Out How to Block It

Researchers have determined the near-atomic scale structure of the anxiety-associated GPR158 receptor. The findings enable an avenue to create potential therapeutics to block the receptor in order to treat depression, stress, and other mental health disorders.

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·September 13, 2022·2 min read

Problems Persist for Kids Exposed to Cannabis in the Womb

Prenatal exposure to cannabis was associated with an increased risk of neuropsychological disorders, including anxiety and depression, in children. The risk grows as they enter adolescence and adulthood.