Serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models, research shows

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Jun , 2024

Serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models, research shows

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge in the U.K. and collaborating institutions have shown that serotonin 2C receptor in the brain regulates memory in people and animal models. The findings, published in the journal Science Advances, not only provide new insights into the factors involved in healthy memory but also in […]

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Apr , 2024

Tag: Serotonin

Gut-friendly psychobiotics could brighten moods and fight depression

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers investigated the psychobiotic treatment of depression by restoring microbial balance and regulating the microbiome-gut-brain (MGB) axis. Depression is a global health concern that causes pain, lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditures, and a high risk of suicide. Dysbiosis, a disruption in gut microbiome homeostasis, can affect […]

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Oct , 2023

Tag: Serotonin

The penetration of antidepressants into cells, organelles, and membranes

In a recent review published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, a group of authors elucidated the intracellular dynamics of antidepressants, challenging the traditional extracellular interaction perspective by exploring their chemical and pharmacological properties and evaluating their subcellular activity and distribution characteristics. Study: Antidepressants enter cells, organelles, and membranes. Image Credit: Christoph Burgstedt / Shutterstock Background Since the early […]