neuropharmacology
SSRIs Reveal New Potential Beyond Depression Treatment
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Summary: A new study uncovers a key biological process targeted by SSRIs, suggesting new clinical applications. The study found that SSRIs affect ...
Light-Activated Drug Induces Sleep by Targeting Brain Receptors
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Summary: Researchers developed a light-sensitive drug that enhances adenosine activity in the brain, inducing sleep in mice without genetic modification. This innovation ...
Ketamine’s Effect on Brain Activity Revealed
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Summary: A new computational model reveals how ketamine, a widely used anesthetic and antidepressant, affects brain activity. By simulating the drug’s interaction ...
GLP-1 and NMDA Targeted Weight-Loss Drug Shows Promise
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Summary: Researchers have developed a novel weight-loss drug that combines GLP-1 with molecules targeting NMDA receptors in the brain. This “Trojan Horse” ...
Addiction Medication Offers New Hope for Long COVID Patients
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Summary: Researchers identified a potential treatment for long COVID by restoring the function of ion channels in immune cells using low-dose Naltrexone. ...
Risks of Antipsychotic Use in Dementia Patients
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Summary: A new study revealed significant risks associated with antipsychotic use in dementia patients, including increased chances of stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, ...
Treatment Relieves Chronic Lyme Disease’s Neurological Symptoms
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Summary: Fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors, commonly used in cancer treatment, could effectively reduce neurological symptoms in patients with post-treatment Lyme disease ...
Fecal Bacteria Transplant May Improve Parkinson’s Symptoms
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Summary: A new clinical trial revealed fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a potential new treatment for Parkinson’s disease (PD), showing significant improvement ...
Immunotherapy Shows Promise as Alzheimer’s Treatment
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Summary: Researchers unveiled a novel approach to combat Alzheimer’s disease by activating microglia, the brain’s immune cells, to devour amyloid beta plaques, ...
Compound May Curb Alcohol Dependence
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Summary: The compound LY2444296, which blocks the kappa opioid receptor, significantly reduces alcohol consumption in animal models of alcohol dependence. This study ...