Cancer Hijacks the Microbiome to Glut Itself on Glucose
Researchers report leukemia undercuts the normal ability of cells to consume glucose, leaving more glucose available to help feed the growth of cancer cells.... Read More...
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Painting a Nuanced Picture of Brain System Regulation Moods and Movements
A new study reports the serotonin system is made up of multiple parallel pathways that affect the brain in different, and sometimes opposing, ways.... Read More...
CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.... Read More...
Early Sensory Stimulation is Critical for the Development of Sensory Networks
A new study reports sensory stimulation during the first two weeks of life is critical for establishing brain networks that help map sensation.... Read More...
Specific Brain Circuits Tied to Sociability: Mouse Study
A new study implicates serotonin neurons in the nucleus accumbens with social behavior in mouse models of ASD. When serotonin release was triggered, researchers noted social behaviors normalized.... Read More...
A Peek Into the Interplay Between Sleep and Wakefulness
Researchers have identified novel neural pathways that help regulate sleep and wakefulness.... Read More...
Paralyzed Mice with Spinal Cord Injury Made to Walk Again
Researchers have successfully restored the ability to walk in mice paralyzed as a result of spinal cord injuries with the help of a small molecular compound.... Read More...
Computational Model Analysis Reveals Serotonin Speeds Learning
A new machine learning algorithm reveals serotonin can help speed up learning rates.... Read More...
Ketamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of Neurons
A new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.... Read More...
Mutation Links Bipolar Disorder to Mitochondrial Disease
Researchers report mitochondrial dysfunction may affect the activity of serotonergic neurons in mice with ANT1 mutations. The findings may provide insight into the origins of bipolar disorder.... Read More...
New Type of Depression Identified
Researchers have identified a new type of depression. The findings may help explain why some people are resistant to current treatments for depressive disorders. The study reports on how a specific protein, RGS8, plays a role in depressive behaviors.... Read More...
Serotonin and Confidence at the Root of Patience
Researchers reveal a link between serotonin and patience at the prospect of reward in mice.... Read More...