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·October 25, 2018·4 min read

Serotonin Neurons Contribute to Fail Safe Mechanism that Ensures Recovery From Interrupted Breathing

A new study reports acute loss of normal activity in serotonin producing neurons blunts the body's ability to recover from interrupted breathing. Researchers say this could provide an explanation to why some infants die from SIDs, and could someday help with the development of therapies to prevent sudden infant death.

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·October 1, 2018·6 min read

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.

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·August 26, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·August 17, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·August 11, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·August 8, 2018·7 min read

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.

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·July 20, 2018·3 min read

A Peek Into the Interplay Between Sleep and Wakefulness

Researchers have identified novel neural pathways that help regulate sleep and wakefulness.

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·July 19, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·June 26, 2018·4 min read

Computational Model Analysis Reveals Serotonin Speeds Learning

A new machine learning algorithm reveals serotonin can help speed up learning rates.

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·June 12, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·June 11, 2018·4 min read

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.