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Serotonin Can Directly Regulate Gene Expression Inside Brain Cells

Neuroscience NewsMarch 14, 2019

Serotonin can chemically attach to histone proteins in the cell nucleus to help regulate gene expression. The findings may provide a better understanding of an array of psychological disorders and neurodegenerative diseases.... Read More...

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New Type of Depression Identified

Neuroscience NewsJune 11, 2018

Researchers have identified a new type of depression. The findings may help explain why some people are resistant to current treatments for depressive disorders. The study reports on how a specific protein, RGS8, plays a role in depressive behaviors.... Read More...

FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology5 min read

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Can A Single Exercise Session Benefit Your Brain?

Neuroscience NewsJune 12, 2017

Summary: Researchers document not only the behavioral and cognitive effects of a single exercise session, but also the neurochemical and neurophysiological chan... Read More...

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New Antidepressant Target Discovered: Mouse Study

Neuroscience NewsJuly 12, 2016

A new study reveals decreasing a specific set of proteins reduces depression in mice.... Read More...

FeaturedPsychology5 min read

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Antidepressants Reduce Neuropathic Pain by Altering Signaling Protein Levels in Nucleus Accumbens

Neuroscience NewsAugust 24, 2015

Researchers believe the newly understood mechanism could yield insights into more precise future treatments for nerve pain and depression.... Read More...

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