FeaturedPsychology·February 1, 2016·3 min readTreating Depression in AlcoholicsResearchers offer hope to alcoholics who find it hard to remain sober due to depression.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·January 13, 2016·5 min readDecreasing Nicotine Consumption by Flipping a Molecular ‘Switch’Researchers have discovered a lipid that may act as a 'switch' to increase or decrease the motivation to consume nicotine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 26, 2015·4 min readOxytocin Enhances Pleasure of Social Interactions by Stimulating Production of “Bliss Molecule”Researchers report the 'love hormone', oxytocin, could enhance the pleasure of social interactions be stimulating the production of anandamide.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·August 12, 2015·5 min readUncovering the Neurological Differences Between the SexesResearchers have discovered biological differences between males and females in the molecular regulation of synapses in the hippocampus.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeurology·June 18, 2014·5 min readBlocking Brain’s ‘Internal Marijuana’ May Trigger Early Alzheimer’s DeficitsAmyloid beta has been implicated in blocking endocannabinoids in the hippocampus; impairing learning and memory long before Alzheimer's plaques form in the brain.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedNeuroscience·May 2, 2014·3 min readResearchers Discover How Key Protein Enhances Memory and LearningResearchers report the protein FABP5, usually associated with diseases such as cancer and psoriasis, enhances cognitive function.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 6, 2014·2 min readDiscovery Sheds New Light on Marijuana’s Anxiety Relief EffectsCannabinoid receptors have been identified in the central nucleus of the amygdala, a key emotional hub in the brain.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 7, 2013·3 min readSending Multiple Sclerosis Up in SmokeResearchers discover THC and CBD prevent inflammation in the spinal cord and brain of mice with MS-like symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 30, 2013·4 min readBrain Makes its Own Version of ValiumResearchers have found a naturally occurring protein, know as diazepam binding inhibitor, secreted only in discrete areas of the brain may act as a Valium-like break in certain types of epilepsy.Read More
