FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 7, 2024·4 min readRole of Serotonin Release in Depression UncoveredResearchers developed a highly selective fluorescent probe to image serotonin in cells and animal models, shedding light on its role in depression. The study revealed that while serotonin levels in normal and “depressed” cells are similar, depressive cells release significantly less serotonin.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 12, 2022·4 min readBrain Cell Insight Could Lead to New Treatments for Neurological-Based DiseasesStudy reports oligodendrocytes in the brain are distinct from oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system due to their metabolic processes. The findings may shed new light on neurological and autoimmune dysfunction in multiple sclerosis and other neurodegenerative disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 1, 2021·6 min readDisrupted Biochemical Pathway in the Brain Linked to Bipolar DisorderDisruptions in the Atk protein can lead to brain changes that are characteristic of bipolar disorder.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·March 2, 2020·4 min readCould targeting an Alzheimer’s-associated protein prevent Autism?Reducing levels of the Alzheimer's related Tau protein prevents autism-like behaviors in mouse models. Tau reduction also prevented seizures in the animals.Read More
AutismFeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·October 21, 2019·4 min readNew therapeutic strategy may help reverse autism behavioral abnormalitiesGenetically silencing mTORC2 in mouse models prolonged lifespan, suppressed seizures, increased long-term memory, and reduced autism-like behaviors.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·August 26, 2019·3 min readScientists have found longevity biomarkersExploring the effects of 17 different lifespan-extending interventions on gene activity, researchers identified genetic biomarkers for longevity in mice.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·July 31, 2019·4 min readKetamine isn’t an opioid and treats depression in a unique wayA new study clarifies the mechanism behind how ketamine works as an antidepressant. Researchers say there is evidence to suggest ketamine binds to NMDA receptors, instead of opioid receptors. Reducing the belief that ketamine is an opioid may make patients with depression more open to using the treatment.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·May 23, 2019·3 min readA new pathway for an anti-aging drugTRPML1 may contribute to the neuroprotective and anti-aging properties of rapamycin.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 10, 2019·4 min readProtein pileup affects social behaviors through altered brain signalingStudy implicates disrupted autophagy and protein aggregation in the pathogenesis of autism schizophrenia and social behavior deficits in other disorders.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·March 22, 2019·4 min readNew drug combination shows promise for common pediatric brain tumorCombining carboplatin, a common chemotherapy drug, with everolimus, a drug that blocks mTOR, is effective at inducing apoptosis and slowing tumor growth in patients with pediatric low-grade glioma brain cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·November 15, 2018·4 min readSeeing and Smelling Food Prepares the Liver for Digestion: Mouse StudyResearchers say the sight and smell of food alone may be enough to prompt the liver to start the processes that help digest food.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 3, 2018·5 min readConnection Between Cognitive Function and DietA new study reports the Ketogenic diet can help to improve cognition. The study reports the Ketogenic diet can help improve balance in the gut microbiome, lower blood glucose levels and increase the processes that help to clear amyloid beta from the brain.Read More
