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·November 6, 2017·2 min read

New Drug Shows Potential As Different Kind of Antidepressant: Mouse Study

A new compound known as BU10119 blocks kappa opioid receptors, creating an antidepressant effect in mice, researchers say.

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·October 3, 2017·5 min read

Expectations Influence Effectiveness of SSRIs

Study reveals people are three times more likely to report SSRIs are effective for their depression and anxiety when given the correct information about the medication.

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·August 22, 2017·2 min read

Serotonin May Worsen Tinnitus

Researchers report fusiform cells in the dorsal cochlear nucleus become hyperstimulated when exposed to serotonin. Findings could have implications for those taking SSRIs as they may make tinnitus worse in some people.

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·August 14, 2017·8 min read

Lower Brain Serotonin Levels Linked to Dementia

A new Johns Hopkins University study adds further evidence to the link between serotonin and dementia. According to researchers, lower serotonin levels may play a key role in memory decline and drive the progression of Alzheimer's.

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·July 30, 2017·5 min read

Faster Acting Antidepressants May Finally Be Within Reach

Researchers explain how SSRI antidepressants initiate action by targeting a specific type of nerve cells. Findings may lead to the development of faster acting antidepressants.

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·June 21, 2017·5 min read

Serotonin Improves Sociability in Autism: Mouse Study

Researchers link early serotonin deficiency to several symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder.

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·May 21, 2017·3 min read

Is Ketamine a Panacea For Depression?

Researchers have identified a mechanism that could help explain how ketamine helps relieve symptoms of depression.

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·May 16, 2017·4 min read

Current ‘Moral Enhancement’ Technologies Are Neither Feasible Nor Wise

A new study assesses existing research into 'moral enhancement' technologies and reports that current methods are neither wise nor feasible.

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·May 3, 2017·5 min read

Study Reinforces Ketamine’s Reputation as Antidepressant

A new study backs up previous research regarding the effectiveness of ketamine in treating depression. Additionally, researchers identified antidepressant effects in Botox, Diclofenac and Minocycline, drugs commonly used for other purposes.

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·April 25, 2017·3 min read

Novel Mode of Antidepressant Action May Help Patients Unresponsive to SSRIs

Researchers have discovered a serotonin type 3 receptor activator that produces an antidepressant effect in mice and functions independently of SSRIs.