A new study compared psilocybin — the active compound in magic mushrooms, with a common antidepressant medication. During 6 ...

By focusing on the antidepressant escitalopram and its impact on one particular serotonin receptor, the 5HT4 receptor, this ...

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve ...

Researchers have found that SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressants have the potential to improve ...

As the FDA prepares to render a verdict on BMS’ closely watched schizophrenia drug, BioSpace takes a closer look at the ...

The 5-HT2A receptor in the brain reduces incoming visual information, allowing more space for internal thought processes.

SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants like escitalopram improve mood and cognitive functions by ...

The FDA is poised to issue a decision soon on KarXT, a potential first-in-class antipsychotic for schizophrenia. What should ...

Researchers have found that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants have the potential to improve certain cognitive functions, such as verbal memory. They measured brain ...

Signals in our brain are not always processed in the same way: certain receptors modulate these mechanisms, influencing our mood, perception, and behavior in various ways. One of these is the 5-HT2A ...

Researchers have uncovered that SSRIs, specifically escitalopram, not only improve mood in depressed patients but also enhance cognitive functions such as verbal memory. This improvement is linked to ...

MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Antidepressants have the potential to improve memory and thinking skills, a new ...