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·July 27, 2022·3 min read

The Role of Genetic Variants on Psychedelics’ Therapeutic Effects

Genetic variants of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor may explain why some respond to psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders while others don't.

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·July 23, 2022·5 min read

As Science Searches for Answers on Depression, What Should Patients Do Today?

Researchers critique the latest findings on serotonin's role in depression and report people should maintain their current therapies to help control their symptoms of depression.

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·July 23, 2022·5 min read

Depression Is Probably Not Caused by a Chemical Imbalance in the Brain

Researchers explain why the serotonin hypothesis for depression may not be as accurate as previously believed.

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·July 20, 2022·8 min read

No Evidence That Depression Is Caused by Low Serotonin Levels

A new comprehensive review disputes the serotonin theory of depression, reporting there remains no clear evidence that serotonin levels or serotonin activity is responsible for depression.

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·July 11, 2022·4 min read

Migraine Drug Effective for Weight Loss

Triptans, drugs commonly prescribed for migraine relief, may be effective for the treatment of obesity. Daily triptan exposure led to reduced food intake and increased weight loss in mouse models.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles

·July 1, 2022·4 min read

Serotonin and Dopamine Modulate Aging in Response to Food Odor and Availability

Medications that block serotonin and dopamine enable the life extension effect of the FMO protein in C. elegans, even in the presence of the smell of food.

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·June 17, 2022·3 min read

Scientists Make Breakthrough in Understanding Serotonin Receptors

Researchers have resolved the structures of all 12 serotonin receptor subtypes.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 11, 2022·2 min read

Endocrine-Disrupting Chemical Exposure in Womb Impact Fear, Anxiety Behavior

A new rat study exposed to everyday endocrine-altering chemicals, such as BPA during pregnancy, interfered with fetal brain development.

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Autism Featured Neuroscience

·June 4, 2022·2 min read

New Study To Evaluate Psilocybin’s Therapeutic Potential On Autistic Adults

A new study will explore how psilocybin affects different networks and serotonin function in the brains of autistic adults.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·May 21, 2022·5 min read

Psychedelics: How They Act on the Brain to Relieve Depression

Researchers explore the effect psychedelics have on the brain and how they are effective at treating depression.

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·May 7, 2022·4 min read

Abnormal Activity of Brain Circuit Causes Anorexia

Hyperactivity in a serotonin-dopamine circuit in the brain appears to be responsible for persistent anorexia in animal models. The DRD1 receptor appears to drive the hyperactivity. Deleting the DRD1 gene restored normal eating behaviors in animals.