More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…
This parasite can alter your behavior, and 2 billion humans already have it
Billions of parasites are present in the environment. And they can pose a danger in certain situations. In…
Do omega-3 supplements boost athletic performance?
A new study shows that pairing fish oil supplements with weight training can enhance antioxidant defenses, improve lipid…
Internet addiction disorder is not an official psychological diagnosis but treatments exist
Before COVID hit, Jillian, 68, didn’t have internet access at her home — not because she couldn’t get…
Dopamine Neurons Map Future Rewards, Not Just Past Ones
Summary: Populations of dopamine neurons don’t simply signal reward prediction errors—they encode rich maps of possible future outcomes,…
Shared Genetic Signatures Found Across Psychiatric Disorders
Summary: Researchers have uncovered shared biological mechanisms across major psychiatric disorders by analyzing postmortem brain samples from the…
Blocking Opioid Receptors May Restore Healthy Dopamine Balance
Summary: New research identifies a promising strategy for correcting dopamine imbalances in the brain using a drug that…
Link Found Between Autism and Early-Onset Parkinson’s Risk
Summary: A large-scale Swedish study has found that individuals with autism are at significantly higher risk of developing…
Light Exercise Boosts Memory via Dopamine and Noradrenaline
Summary: New research reveals that even light exercise, like jogging or yoga, activates key neurotransmitter systems that enhance…
Social Status Shapes Addiction Risk Through Dopamine Circuitry
Summary: A new study reveals how social rank influences addiction vulnerability by altering dopamine pathways in the brain.…