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 ...

A serotonin-specific receptor can determine how important visual stimuli are perceived. This explains the effects of certain ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...