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·June 7, 2021·6 min read

Sleep Problems in Autism Linked to Glial Cells, Blood-Brain-Barrier and Serotonin

A study in fruit fly models of autism reveals sleep disruption associated with the neurodevelopmental disorder is associated with elevated levels of serotonin. The origin of the higher levels of serotonin was discovered to be in glial cells in the blood-brain barrier.

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·April 28, 2021·4 min read

A Psychedelic-Like Drug Without the Hallucinogenic Side Effects

PsychLight, a newly developed genetically encoded fluorescent sensor, helped researchers identify a psychedelic compound that acts on beneficial neural pathways to treat psychiatric disorders without the hallucinogenic effect.

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·April 5, 2021·4 min read

Unwanted Weight Gain or Weight Loss During the Pandemic? Blame Your Stress Hormones

A recent study found 42% of participants gained, on average, 29 lb of unwanted weight during the pandemic, with people gaining 1.5lb per month. Researchers say a combination of stress, hormones, and dwindling motivation to exercise during the lockdowns may be to blame.

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·March 30, 2021·4 min read

The Neural Mechanism of a Circulatory Response to Stress

Study identifies a novel mechanism in which the lateral habenula regulates the cardiovascular system in response to stress.

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·March 27, 2021·5 min read

Psychedelic Drugs: How the Brains of Informed Users Are Different

While the effects of hallucinogens to treat mental illnesses are being researched, little is known about the neurobiology of those who dabble in psychedelics for recreational purposes. A new study reports "psychonauts" have distinct behaviors, including taking a scientific approach to documenting their experience with hallucinogens, compared to more recreational users.

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·March 12, 2021·4 min read

Release of Serotonin From Mast Cells Contribute to Airway Hyperresposivness in Asthma

Airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma induced by methacholine is partly due to mast cells, a new study reports.

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·February 18, 2021·4 min read

New Information on the Effects of Antidepressants

SSRI's, ketamine, and tricyclic antidepressants all bind with TrkB. The findings challenge the roles serotonin and glutamate receptors play in the effects of antidepressant medications.

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·January 26, 2021·5 min read

LSD May Offer Viable Treatment for Certain Mental Disorders

LSD increases social behaviors by activating 5-HTPA serotonin receptors and AMPA receptors in the prefrontal cortex, and the mTORC1 protein. Activating all three factors promoted social interactions. The findings suggest supervised LSD microdosing may help alleviate some of the social problems associated with ASD and other mental health disorders that impact social behaviors.