An abundance of data show that SSRIs, a class of drugs commonly used as antidepressants, are effective, though, like any drug, they have risks.
Category: 5. Biology
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6 things to know about antidepressants
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Innovation to streamline microbial QC testing
Revolutionizing Quality Control with ATCC’s MicroQuant™
Microbial testing laboratories often face challenges such as genetic drift, variability in results, and the need for extensive preparation. These…
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A Very Common Viral Infection May Cause Neurological Symptoms
Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) is a common virus; the World Health Organization has estimated that as many as two-thirds of people worldwide who are under age 50 may be infected. HSV-1 can spread through oral…
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Rosemary Compound Shows Promise for Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers developed a stable form of carnosic acid, a compound found in rosemary and sage. The compound showed promise for improving learning and memory and reducing signs of Alzheimer’s disease in mouse…
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A Novel Treatment Method for Traumatic Brain Injury
A recent groundbreaking study published in Nature has opened a promising new chapter in the treatment of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and other forms of brain injury,. Conducted by researchers from Brigham and…
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Lab Mice Seen Giving First Aid to Unconscious Mates
In new lab experiments, scientists at the University of Southern California showed that when mice encountered a familiar social partner in a state of unconsciousness caused by anesthesia, they displayed distinct and consistent behaviors toward…
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A New STI – Bacterial Vaginosis
New research has determined that a common condition that affects an estimated one-third of all women, which is known as bacterial vaginosis (BV), is actually a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Now,…
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3 Days of High-Fat Diet Causes Memory Problems in Older Rats
Just three days of eating a diet high in saturated fat leads to memory problems and related neuroinflammation in older rats, reported a new study published in Immunity and Ageing.
Previous research has…
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The Unique Chemical Abilities of a Yellowstone Bacterium are Revealed
The microbial communities that live in Yellowstone National Park are diverse and complex. The park is home to many fumaroles, geysers, and mud pots that heat-loving microorganisms live in and around….
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Dolphins and humans team up to catch fish in Brazil
Many hands make light work. Or, in the case of cooperative interspecies foraging in southern Brazil, flippers and hands catch more fish together.
Dolphins and humans have hunted mullet together in Laguna, Brazil, for generations,…
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