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How Antidepressants Treat Major Depression

How Antidepressants Treat Major Depression

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers have developed a new framework explaining how antidepressants, like SSRIs, treat major depressive disorder (MDD) by restoring brain connectivity rather ...

Young Diabetics Show Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Young Diabetics Show Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Health
Sarah Carter

A study by the University of Colorado links youth-onset diabetes to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease, emphasizing the need for further ...

Robots vs. Animals: Who Wins the Race in Natural Settings?

Robots vs. Animals: Who Wins the Race in Natural Settings?

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers explored whether modern robots can outpace biological organisms in speed and agility. The study concludes that despite advances in engineering, ...

CaMKII Can Be Regulated to Mitigate Alzheimer’s

CaMKII Can Be Regulated to Mitigate Alzheimer’s

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: The CaMKII protein, critical in brain and heart function, can be regulated to mitigate Alzheimer’s and heart conditions using three types ...

How Odors Influence Brain’s Decision Making Mechanism

How Odors Influence Brain’s Decision Making Mechanism

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers have uncovered a novel function of the hippocampus in decision making, showing that specific brain cells, known as ‘time cells,’ ...

Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?

Can Cannabis Improve Exercise Experience?

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A study of 42 runners reveals that using cannabis before exercise can boost mood and enjoyment. The study shows that both ...

Breastfeeding’s Brain Boost: Mixed Feeding Still Benefits Infants

Breastfeeding’s Brain Boost: Mixed Feeding Still Benefits Infants

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: New research reveals that partial breastfeeding, alongside formula feeding, positively impacts infant brain development. This study, focusing on the “fecal metabolome” ...