FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 28, 2022·4 min readGood and Bad Feelings for Brain Stem SerotoninA newly identified serotonin pathway that originates from the median raphe nucleus acts in opposition to the reward/aversion pathway in the nearby dorsal raphe nucleus. The findings could pave the way for the development of new treatments for major depression, addiction, and other disorders associated with serotonin.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 22, 2022·3 min readStem Cells May Help Identify New Schizophrenia DrugsResearchers identified 20 drug candidates that reduce C4 immune protein secretion from astrocytes. The discovery could pave the way to treating schizophrenia and other disorders associated with C4 dysregulation in astrocytes.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 21, 2022·5 min readChild Body Weight Has Limited Effects on Mood and Behavioral DisordersDespite common belief, a new study reveals a child's body weight has little impact on mood or behavioral disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 20, 2022·5 min readAntidepressant Use and Infection During Pregnancy Linked to Neurodevelopmental DisordersA combination of antidepression use and infections that lead to inflammation during pregnancy increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism in children, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 19, 2022·5 min readSoft Brain Probe Could Be a Boon for Depression ResearchResearchers have developed a soft, implantable brain probe that can monitor serotonin and dopamine activity in real-time.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 16, 2022·4 min readFathers Who Drink Heavily Report Less Positive Involvement With Their ChildrenFathers who binge drink are less involved with their children, a new study reports. Treating paternal heavy alcohol use can improve family dynamics.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 16, 2022·4 min readWalnuts the New Brain Food for StressWalnut consumption was associated with increased improvements in self-reported mental health and stress. It was also linked to improved sleep quality and metabolic biomarkers. Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, melatonin, and other vitamins and nutrients associated with mental and gut health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 16, 2022·5 min readInflammation May Explain Antidepressants’ Link to Preterm BirthThe common antidepressant Prozac (fluoxetine) provokes an inflammatory response in the amniotic sac. The findings may reveal the underlying factor of why women who take SSRI antidepressants are at higher risk of preterm birth.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 16, 2022·3 min readLink Between Genetics and Neuropsychiatric Disorders Confirmed1% of patients registered in a health initiative carry at least one rare gene variant linked to an increased risk of a neuropsychiatric disorder such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. One third of those with a variant had been diagnosed with a mental health disorder.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·December 15, 2022·5 min readNew Support for the Notion of a Serotonin Deficit in DepressionRecent studies have suggested there is not enough evidence to support the serotonin hypothesis for depression. However, a new study shows direct evidence of disrupted serotonin release in the brains of those with depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2022·5 min readPatients With Treatment Resistant Depression at Higher Risk of DeathStudy reveals people with treatment-resistant depression have a 23% higher risk of death than those without the condition.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·December 14, 2022·3 min readFour Genes Identified as Heightening Risk of Suicidal Thoughts and ActionsResearchers have identified four genes, ESR1, DCC, DRD2, and TRAF3, that are associated with an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and actions.Read More