FeaturedPsychology·October 28, 2015·5 min readResponse to Lithium Can Be Predicted by Bipolar Patients’ Brain CellsStudy reveals why some people with bipolar disorder respond to lithium while others don't.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 12, 2015·5 min readShort Term Use of Lithium Effective and Safe for Children with Bipolar DisorderAccording to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.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
FeaturedNeurology·October 1, 2015·2 min readMotivation Promotes Recovery Following Spinal Cord InjuryResearchers report that motivation could aid the recovery of motor function following spinal cord injury.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 30, 2015·3 min readNegative Sibling Relationships Linked to Depression and Risky BehaviorsA new study reports the quality of sibling relationship during adolescence has an impact on mental health and risk taking behaviors during adulthood.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
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 29, 2015·2 min readNanowire Provides Hope for Improved Brain ImplantsResearchers have developed a new type of nanowire material that may improve both retinal and brain implants.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 25, 2015·4 min readWhy Men and Women Experience Negative Emotions DifferentlyA new study reports high testosterone levels is linked to lower sensitivity when faced with negative emotions.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 24, 2015·3 min readMalaria During Pregnancy Causes Cognitive Defects in OffspringAccording to researchers, young mice exposed to malaria while in the uterus had memory impairments and expressed depressive behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readSERT Gene Magnifies Psychological Impact of Life EventsA new study reports people with a specific type of gene are more deeply affected by their life experiences. The findings challenge traditional thinking about depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 22, 2015·4 min readCPAP Reduces Depression in Adults with Sleep ApneaAccording to a new study, depressive symptoms are common in people with obstructive sleep apnea, and the symptoms can improve when the sleep apnea is treated with CPAP therapy.Read More
