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·July 7, 2016·5 min read

New Clue to How Lithium Works in the Brain

A new study reveals the BPNT-1 protein might be the target for lithium's action.

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·July 12, 2016·4 min read

New Antidepressant Target Discovered: Mouse Study

A new study reveals decreasing a specific set of proteins reduces depression in mice.

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·July 14, 2016·3 min read

Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.

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·July 27, 2016·5 min read

New Model May Solve Mystery of How Lithium Stabilizes Mood

Findings could help to design new treatments for mood disorders as effective as lithium, but with fewer side effects.

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·August 10, 2016·2 min read

Researchers Seek New Form of Antidepressant

Researchers are embarking on a new project to develop more effective treatments for depression.

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·August 22, 2016·3 min read

How LSD Affects Language

A new study looks at how LSD affects the ability to correctly put a name to an object.

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·August 24, 2016·7 min read

How Do Antidepressants Trigger Fear and Anxiety?

Researchers have mapped out a serotonin-driven anxiety circuit that may explain the side effects of anxiety and fear experienced by some patients taking SSRIs.

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·September 7, 2016·6 min read

Is Sufficient Sleep Key to Successful Antidepressant Response?

Researchers report a precise sleep schedule could affect antidepressant remission rates and response time.

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·September 13, 2016·5 min read

The Impact of Advertising Psychiatric Drugs

A new study looks at the direct effects of advertising psychiatric medications to the general public.

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·September 20, 2016·4 min read

Suppressing Schizophrenia Symptoms Without Side Effects: Mouse Study

A new study reports researchers have discovered a mechanism that helps explain how compounds they’re developing can suppress schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice without side effects.