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·May 15, 2020·5 min read

Countering the negative effects of a common antidepressant

The SSRI sertraline (Zoloft), if taken while pregnant, can result in birth defects caused by the drug damaging a cell's genetic information. Researchers report one potential way to counter the effect is with specific antioxidants.

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·September 20, 2019·6 min read

Common antidepressant may not reduce depression symptoms, but does reduce anxiety

Sertraline (Zoloft), a commonly prescribed SSRI antidepressant, may not be as effective at treating depression within 6 weeks as previously thought. However, the drug is effective for treating anxiety symptoms.

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·March 19, 2018·4 min read

Decoding the Chemistry of Fear

Discovery about fear pathways in the brains of worms could have implications for better understanding anxiety in humans, researchers report.

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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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·September 4, 2015·4 min read

Common Antidepressant Appears to Alter Brain Structure Differently in Depressed and Non-Depressed People

A new study reports Zoloft, a commonly prescribed antidepressant alters brain structure differently in those who are depressed and those who aren't.

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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.