February 22, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Recent studies suggest that ketamine, a widely used anesthetic agent, could offer a wholly new approach to treating severe depression — producing an antidepressant response in hours rather than weeks. Experts weigh recent evidence on ketamine and rela…
February 22, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Scientists have demonstrated that the new neurons produced in adults react preferentially to reward-related sensory stimuli and help speed up the association between sensory information and reward. Adult-born neurons therefore play an important role in…
February 22, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
We take a look at some helpful (and healthful) tips for coping with a breakup that will hopefully bring our heartbroken readers some much deserved comfort.
February 22, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
A new study tests the theory that the more time you spend on social media, the less time you spend socializing with people in real life.
February 22, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
A psychologist has examined the preconceptions about the effects of emotions on children’s eating habits, creating the framework for future studies of how dietary patterns evolve in early childhood. Researchers have demonstrated that children from 4½ …
February 21, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism in which a protein–neuregulin 3–controls how key neurotransmitters are released in the brain during schizophrenia. The protein is elevated in people with schizophrenia and other severe mental illnesses, bu…
February 21, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
In the Christopher Nolan film Memento (2000) the protagonist suffers from long-term memory loss and is unable to retain new memories for no longer than a few minutes. The events unfold in reversed chronological order. The results deepen our understandi…
February 21, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Researchers show that infection by Zika caused death of cells from glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive kind of malignant brain tumor in adults. Scientists foresee the use of genetic engineering to neutralize Zika virus’ infectious whilst prese…
February 21, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
More and more, marijuana is being legalized for medicinal or recreational purposes, but what are the health benefits and risks of the drug? We investigate.
February 21, 2018 by NewsBot - No Comment
Many adults overeat when they feel low, and some binge when they are elated. A new study investigates whether children do the same.
