FeaturedPsychology·September 13, 2013·4 min readResearchers Pinpoint Molecular Path that Makes Antidepressants Act Quicker in Mouse ModelResearchers identify a molecular pathway which accelerates the time taken for antidepressants to work in mouse models.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 21, 2013·3 min readBrain Circuit Can Tune AnxietyResearchers have discovered a communication pathway between the amygdala and ventral hippocampus which appears to control anxiety. The findings could help pinpoint better targets for anti-anxiety treatments.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 2, 2013·3 min readNew Findings Could Help Improve Development of Drugs for AddictionResearchers describe findings which could help enable the development of more effective medications for addiction, with fewer side effects.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Business·August 2, 2013·4 min readNew Drugs to Find the Right Target to Fight Alzheimer’s DiseaseResearchers reveal how two classes of drug compounds, which are currently in trial, work to fight Alzheimer's disease. They also identify possible causes of early onset hereditary forms of AD.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 31, 2013·2 min readNIH Launches Neurological Drug Development ProjectsThe NIH has launched three innovative projects which will focus on the development of therapeutics for nicotine addiction, AMD and Fragile X Syndrome.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 29, 2013·4 min readSurgical Anesthetic Appears to Treat Drug Resistant DepressionResearchers discover the anesthetic drug isoflurane could help treat drug resistant depression.Read More
Brain CancerFeatured·July 17, 2013·2 min readNano Drug Crosses Blood-Brain Tumor Barrier, Targets Brain Tumor Cells and Blood VesselsAn experimental nanotechnology drug crosses the blood-brain barrier and targets brain tumor cells, a new study suggests. The drug also blocks the growth of tumor blood vessels.Read More
FeaturedNeuroethicsNeurology·July 16, 2013·5 min readPotential Neurological Treatments Often Advance to Clinical Trials on Shaky EvidenceA new study claims clinical trials for neurological diseases often fail because the animal studies which preceded them were poorly designed or biased in their interpretation.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 10, 2013·4 min read‘Bath Salts’ Stimulant Could Be More Addictive than MethA new study confirms MDPV, a recreational drug commonly known as "bath salts", could be more addictive than methamphetamine.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·July 2, 2013·4 min readDrug Improves Cognitive Function in Mouse Model of Down SyndromeFormoterol, an asthma medication, improves cognitive function in mouse models of Down syndrome.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 27, 2013·3 min readRitalin Shows Promise in Treating AddictionResearchers find Ritalin, a commonly prescribed drug for ADHD, helps improve brain functional connectivity in cocaine addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 26, 2013·6 min readPromising Alzheimer’s ‘Drug’ Halts Memory LossResearchers discover a new class of experimental drug like small molecules show promise in targeting a brain enzyme to prevent early memory loss in Alzheimer's disease.Read More
