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·July 13, 2015·4 min read

New Compound Could Treat Depression in Less Than 24 Hours With Few Side Effects

Researchers claim to have identified a new compound that can effectively treat depression in less than 24 hours with minimal side effects.

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·February 9, 2015·4 min read

Serotonin Deficient Brains More Vulnerable to Social Stress

According to a new study, transgenic mice with serotonin deficiencies are more vulnerable to social stressors that their normal litter-mates.

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·December 9, 2014·4 min read

Nitrous Oxide Shows Potential as Treatment Resistant Depression Therapy

A new study reports nitrous oxide is showing promise as an effective treatment for depression.

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·September 25, 2014·3 min read

Escitalopram Alters Functional Brain Architecture in a Matter of Hours

Researchers report a single dose of a widely prescribed antidepressant causes quantifiable changes in the brain within a matter of hours.

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·September 5, 2014·3 min read

Cannabis Prevents the Negative Behavioral and Physiological Effects PTSD

Researchers report administering cannabinoids soon after a traumatic event can prevent PTSD-like symptoms in rats.

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·December 9, 2013·4 min read

A Personal Antidepressant for Every Genome

Researchers discover a gene which may reveal how well a person is likely to respond to SSRI antidepressants.

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·September 13, 2013·4 min read

Researchers Pinpoint Molecular Path that Makes Antidepressants Act Quicker in Mouse Model

Researchers identify a molecular pathway which accelerates the time taken for antidepressants to work in mouse models.

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·July 18, 2013·5 min read

Biochemical Mapping Helps Explain Who Will Respond to Antidepressants

Researchers suggest serotonin metabolism in the pineal gland could play a role in the underlying cause of depression. The findings were based on biochemical changes which were seen to be in association with improvements in depression.

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·June 21, 2013·2 min read

Compound Enhances SSRI Antidepressant’s Effects in Mice

A synthetic compound, decynium-22, is able to turn off SERT in the brain, enhancing the effectiveness of SSRIs.

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·May 30, 2013·4 min read

Ketamine Cousin Rapidly Lifts Depression Without Side Effects

A new study funded by the NIMH suggests GLYX-13, a molecular cousin to ketamine, induces similar antidepressant results without the negative side effects of the well known street drug.

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·April 2, 2011·2 min read