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Biological markers for teen depression

Using a novel lab method they developed, researchers have identified nine molecules in the blood that were elevated in teens diagnosed with depression. These molecules also predicted how symptoms might progress over time. The findings of the clinical s…

Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms more common among long-term users

People who have been taking antidepressants for more than two years are substantially more likely to experience withdrawal symptoms compared to short-term users when they come off the medication, finds a new study.

Are groovy brains more efficient?

The smallest grooves on the brain’s surface, unique to humans, have largely been ignored by anatomists, but recent studies show that they’re related to cognitive performance, including face recognition and reasoning ability. A new study shows that the …

Promising new way to modulate brain cell activity to potentially treat major depressive disorder in adults

A mechanism involving potassium channels in the brain that control brain cell activity could provide a new and fundamentally different way of treating depression symptoms in adults with major depressive disorder.

Emotional expressions shape how help is received in the workplace

The way people express emotions while helping others can influence whether their assistance is welcomed, resented, or reciprocated, according to new research.

Common antidepressants could help the immune system fight cancer

SSRIs boosted the ability of T cells to kill cancer cells and suppressed tumor growth in both mouse and human tumor models.

Scientists design gene delivery systems for cells in the brain and spinal cord

Research teams have created a versatile set of gene delivery systems that can reach different neural cell types in the human brain and spinal cord with exceptional accuracy. These delivery systems are a significant step toward future precise gene thera…

Thinking peers drink more drives risky behavior

The study explores how social influences, particularly peer pressure, impact substance use — and misuse — among young adults. A confidential online survey on alcohol use was given to 524 students at a large public university (not UTA).

How serious is your brain injury? New criteria will reveal more

Trauma centers nationwide will begin to test a new approach for assessing traumatic brain injury (TBI) that is expected to lead to more accurate diagnoses and more appropriate treatment and follow-up for patients. The new framework expands the assessme…

New research on ALS opens up for early treatment

Using the gene scissors CRISPR and stem cells, researchers have managed to identify a common denominator for different gene mutations that all cause the neurological disease ALS. The research shows that ALS-linked dysfunction occurs in the energy facto…