FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 12, 2016·7 min readA ‘Back Door’ Into Cocaine Addicted BrainResearchers report those addicted to cocaine may have difficulty controlling their addiction because of a 'back door' into the brain that circumvents their self control.Read More
AutismFeaturedPsychology·May 29, 2012·5 min readAntioxidant N-Acetylcysteine Lowers Irritability and Reduces Repetitive Behaviors Associated With AutismAntioxidant shows promise as treatment for certain features of autism, Stanford study finds A specific antioxidant supplement may be an...Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 26, 2020·4 min readAntioxidant precursor molecule could improve brain function in patients with MSMultiple sclerosis patients who received N-acetylcysteine treatments had improvements in metabolism in brain areas associated with cognition and attention.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 16, 2019·3 min readAntioxidant precursor molecule could improve Parkinson’sN-acetylcysteine (NAC) appears to positively affect the dopaminergic system, helping to improve symptoms in those with Parkinson's disease.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 9, 2020·3 min readAntioxidants in brain linked to improved psychosis treatmentPatients with psychosis who have higher levels of an antioxidant called glutathione responded more quickly to medications and had improved outcomes. Researchers estimate a 10% increase in antioxidants could lead to reduced time spent in hospital for those with psychosis.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·September 3, 2015·4 min readAversion and Reward Behaviors Activated Through Same Neural PathwaysFindings suggest drug treatments for addiction and depression simultaneously may stimulate and reward and aversion responses.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 27, 2018·4 min readClues to Brain Changes in Depression DiscoveredA new study sheds light on how the brain processes rewards and provides a deeper understanding on the neurobiology of depression.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·May 12, 2016·5 min readDepression is Driven by Network of Genes That Spans Brain CircuitsAccording to a new study, susceptibility to depression can be affected by tweaking specific gene networks.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 7, 2018·3 min readDiet and Weight May Affect Bipolar Treatment ResponseResearchers report diet and weight may hinder the response to medications for some with bipolar disorder. The study found those who had a better quality of diet and lower BMI responded better to treatments than those who were overweight and ate foods that promoted inflammation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2019·3 min readKetamine reduces drinking in male rats, but not femalesKetamine reduced alcohol intake in male rat models of alcohol use disorder but increased the desire for alcohol in low-consumption females.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·July 13, 2018·3 min readMaged1 Gene Protects Against Cocaine AddictionA new study reports mice lacking the Maged1 gene are unable to acquire an addiction to cocaine.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 19, 2016·4 min readMechanism That Reduces Effect of Cocaine on the Brain IdentifiedA new study reports microglia can diminish the adverse changes to neural circuitry bought on by chronic cocaine use.Read More