Month: July 2024

A genetic disorder leads to an increase in bioactive lipids in the brain, resulting in an imbalance between excitation and inhibition in neural circuits and promoting mental disorders. However, treatment with an enzyme inhibitor that prevents the activation of lipids can restore balance and alleviate symptoms. Increased levels of bioactive lipids produced naturally in the […]

A recent study has highlighted the prevalence of misleading information regarding depression, noting that such inaccuracies can impede people’s understanding of their distress. Conducted by researchers from the University of Turku and the University of the Arts Helsinki, the study emphasizes that most psychiatric diagnoses, including depression, are purely descriptive rather than explanatory. This distinction, […]

Scientists have identified a gene, TRPC5, whose impairment or absence can lead to obesity, behavioral problems, and postnatal depression in mothers. The groundbreaking discovery, detailed in the journal Cell, suggests potential new treatments for postnatal depression, particularly through the hormone oxytocin. Global Health Impact of Obesity and Postnatal Depression Obesity and postnatal depression are significant […]