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Serotonin Receptors

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neuroscience2 years ago•5 min saved

"Unveiling the Link: Serotonin Receptors and Cognitive Enhancement"

A new study published in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging has found that prucalopride, a drug that activates serotonin type 4 receptors, enhances functional connectivity between major cognitive networks in the brain. This provides a possible explanation for why drugs targeting these receptors have been shown to improve cognitive function. The findings suggest that drugs like prucalopride could be potential treatments for psychiatric conditions involving cognitive problems, such as depression. However, further research is needed to determine the effectiveness of prucalopride in individuals with depression and cognitive deficits.

via PsyPost|

#cognitive-function #depression #neuroimaging

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Common Laxative Boosts Memory and Cognitive Function, Study Finds.

A recent study has found that prucalopride, a common laxative that activates serotonin receptors, improves cognitive function and memory in healthy volunteers by modifying resting brain activity. The drug enhances connectivity between cognitive networks and decreases mind-wandering activity, providing a potential treatment path for cognitive impairment and depression symptoms. The study suggests that drugs like prucalopride may offer potential therapeutic benefits for cognitive symptoms, which often coexist with mood disorders and other psychiatric conditions.

via SciTechDaily|

#cognitive-function #depression #health

neuroscience2 years ago•5 min saved

The Surprising Cognitive Benefits of a Laxative.

A study has found that prucalopride, a laxative known to activate serotonin receptors, can enhance cognitive function and memory by increasing functional connectivity between major cognitive networks in the brain. The drug also reduced connectivity in the brain's default mode network, which is activated during mind wandering. The results suggest that prucalopride and drugs impacting the 5-HT4 serotonin receptor could be potential treatments for depression and cognitive impairment.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain-connectivity #cognitive-function #depression

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Uncovering the Mystery of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Scientists have identified potential causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in a new study published in the Journal of Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology. The study found abnormalities in the 2A/C serotonin receptors responsible for protective sleep functions in the bodies of 70 infants who had died of SIDS. The researchers believe that SIDS is the result of a culmination of the abnormal receptor, developmental timings, and external stressors. The Health Ministry recommends safe-sleep practices, including placing babies on their backs, on a hard mattress, and in their parent's room until the baby is 6 months old.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#health #infant-health #research