18+ hour, 7+ min ago  (329+ words) A new study has uncovered how antidepressants affect different groups of serotonin-producing brain cells in opposite ways, offering new insights into why selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) can cause unpleasant side effects at the start of treatment but lead to…...

18+ hour, 7+ min ago  (331+ words) Researchers have identified a promising new therapeutic strategy for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A research team led by Director KIM Eunjoon of the IBS Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions has now identified a promising new strategy for restoring NMDA receptor…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (395+ words) Technology Networks Treatment-resistant depression affects a large proportion of people with major depressive disorder, and while ketamine offers rapid relief, its antidepressant effects fade within a few weeks Now, researchers from Japan have identified the enzyme NOX-1 as a key…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (253+ words) A landmark'paper published today in'The Lancet Psychiatry" the largest-ever review of the safety and efficacy of cannabinoids across a range of'mental'health conditions " found no evidence that medicinal cannabis is effective in treating anxiety,'depression'or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). "Though our…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (673+ words) Distinguishing between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is often difficult since the two conditions share many biological traits. A team at King's College London identified separate genetic pathways for each, finding that markers unique to schizophrenia drive cognitive decline while shared…...