FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·June 27, 2019·4 min read‘Mystical’ psychedelic compound found in normal brainsDMT, an active compound of the psychedelic Ayahuasca, is naturally occurring in the mammalian brain, researchers have discovered. The study revealed DMT levels increased significantly in the rat visual cortex following cardiac arrest.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 24, 2019·7 min readA good night’s sleep may be in sight: New 3D models of melatonin receptors shed light on sleep disordersResearchers have created new 3D maps of two melatonin receptors. The models can be used to help develop new treatments that not only improve sleep, but may also treat a variety of other conditions from diabetes to cancer.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience BusinessPsychology·July 18, 2013·5 min readBiochemical Mapping Helps Explain Who Will Respond to AntidepressantsResearchers suggest serotonin metabolism in the pineal gland could play a role in the underlying cause of depression. The findings were based on biochemical changes which were seen to be in association with improvements in depression.Read More
