FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 30, 2019·4 min readResearchers Discover How a Critical Receptor is Involved in the Response to Fast-Acting Antidepressants Like KetamineThe mGlu2 receptor plays a critical role in the effectiveness of ketamine for treating depression.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
FeaturedGeneticsNeurosciencePsychology·March 22, 2019·4 min readWhen neurons are out of shape, antidepressants may not workDifferences in serotonergic neuron morphology, along with altered gene expression have been identified in patients with MDD. The findings shed light on why some patients do not respond to SSRI antidepressants.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 20, 2019·7 min readNew study reshapes understanding of how the brain recovers from injuryRetinal ganglion cell survival following a stroke depends on whether the pathway to the primary visual area remains active. Cells connected to inactive areas of the visual cortex suffer atrophy and degenerate, leading to permanent visual impairment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 14, 2019·3 min readUsing an anti-smoking drug to control neuronsStudy outlines a new ion channel based platform for cell activation which is controlled by low doses of the common anti-smoking drug, varenicline.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·February 27, 2019·4 min readStudy Reveals Structure of the Second Human Cannabinoid ReceptorResearchers have identified the structure of the human type 2 cannabinoid receptor. The findings, researchers say, can help in the development of new treatments for inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·February 21, 2019·4 min readNative California Medicinal Plant May Hold Promise for Treating Alzheimer’sSalk researchers have discovered a possible neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory compound in the Californian shrub, Yerba santa, that may help in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 20, 2019·5 min readSome Drug Combinations More Effective Than Others For Patients with SchizophreniaA new study reveals some drug combinations may be more beneficial for those with schizophrenia. Researchers found people with schizophrenia who took antidepressants, in combination with other medications, were less likely to be hospitalized for mental health issues than those who started another antipsychotic.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 18, 2019·5 min readDepression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse StudyResearchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·February 15, 2019·4 min readStatins Could Protect Against ALSA new study reports high cholesterol may contribute to the risk of developing ALS. The findings suggest cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statins, could help to prevent the onsite of the neurodegenerative disease.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·February 14, 2019·4 min readNew Molecules Reverse Memory Loss Linked to Depression and AgingResearchers have developed new therapeutic molecules that appear to assist in reversing memory loss associated with depression and aging.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 11, 2019·5 min readDoes Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?A new study reports those who microdose psychedelics report improvements in attention and mental health. However, a number of people report an increase in neuroticism following six weeks of microdosing.Read More