FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 7, 2020New biochemical ‘warning sign’ of early-stage depression identifiedHigh levels of anthranilic acid in the blood may be a new biomarker for assessing the risk of developing major depressive disorder. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 21, 2019Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammationInflammatory factors appear to contribute to pregnancy-related depression onset and severity. Researchers found elevated levels of IL-6 and IL-8 and reduced levels of IL-2 in blood samples taken from blood samples of pregnant women who reported symptoms of depression. Additionally, they found serotonin was drastically reduced. Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 28, 2017Intriguing Link Between Sleep, Cognition and Schizophrenia IdentifiedA study in Sleep reports on a link between cognition, sleep and a metabolite called kynurenic acid. The metabolite has previously been linked to schizophrenia. Read More
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FeaturedPsychology·September 25, 2014How Physical Exercise Protects the Brain from Stress Induced DepressionResearchers report exercise can produce changes in skeletal muscles which can purge the blood of a protein that accumulates during stress. Read More
