Certain proteins were expressed in higher amounts in a control group of rats in response to a standard cognitive test than in rats with symptoms characteristic of human depression.
Depression Linked to E-Cigarette Use Among Teenagers
Since e-cigarettes typically deliver less nicotine per puff than cigarettes, it is possible that the lower content of nicotine in e-cigarettes could explain the null findings.
Since e-cigarettes typically deliver less nicotine per puff than cigarettes, it is possible that the lower content of nicotine in e-cigarettes could explain the null findings.
‘The World Health Organization estimates that globally, 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression.’
The World Health Organization estimates that globally, 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. Among the mix of symptoms that characterize the condition are cognitive dysfunctions -- difficulty concentrating, remembering details and making decisions. These symptoms tend to linger even as other symptoms fade, which can seriously hamper a person's ability to work or study. Marco A. Riva and colleagues wanted to determine how depression might affect the brain on a molecular level. The researchers found that certain proteins were expressed in higher amounts in a control group of rats in response to a standard cognitive test -- novel object recognition -- than in rats with symptoms characteristic of human depression.
Other recent studies have suggested that these proteins, including oligophrenin-1 and Bmal1, play a role in cognitive processes. The researchers say that their findings could help inform future searches for treatments for major depression and stress-related disorders.
Older Adults in Poor, Violent Urban Neighborhoods are at Greater Risk of Depression
Older adults tend to be less mobile and more dependent on the amenities, services and sources of social support in the neighborhoods where they live.
Older adults tend to be less mobile and more dependent on the amenities, services and sources of social support in the neighborhoods where they live.
Link Between Patient Anxiety, Depression and Lung Cancer Survival Rates
Whether anxiety and depression affect survival in cancer patients has been of interest to scientists for decades, but long-term research has been limited.
Whether anxiety and depression affect survival in cancer patients has been of interest to scientists for decades, but long-term research has been limited.
Engaging With Friends may Cut Video Game-Related Depression
Playing video games for four hours a day can be worrisome behaviour, not everyone who does so is at risk of developing symptoms of addiction or depression.
Playing video games for four hours a day can be worrisome behaviour, not everyone who does so is at risk of developing symptoms of addiction or depression.
