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Neural Circuitry

Reduced function of the serotonin transporter is associated with decreased expression of BDNF

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Reduced function of the serotonin transporter is associated with decreased expression of BDNF in rodents as well as in humans. Related Articles Reduced function of the serotonin transporter is associated with decreased expression of BDNF in rodents as well as in humans. Neurobiol Dis. 2009 Dec 23; Molteni R, Cattaneo A, Calabrese F, Macchi F, [...]

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Interleukin-1beta impairs memory by reducing acetylcholine release and nerve growth factor expression, reversed by Omega-3 Fatty Acid EPA treatment

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Reductions of acetylcholine release and nerve growth factor expression are correlated with memory impairment induced by interleukin-1beta administrations: effects of omega-3 fatty acid EPA treatment. Related Articles Reductions of acetylcholine release and nerve growth factor expression are correlated with memory impairment induced by interleukin-1beta administrations: effects of omega-3 fatty acid EPA treatment. J Neurochem. 2009 [...]

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Inhibiting p53 pathways in microglia attenuates microglial-evoked neurotoxicity following exposure to Alzheimer peptides.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Inhibiting p53 pathways in microglia attenuates microglial-evoked neurotoxicity following exposure to Alzheimer peptides.: “ Related Articles Inhibiting p53 pathways in microglia attenuates microglial-evoked neurotoxicity following exposure to Alzheimer peptides. J Neurochem. 2009 Nov 6; Authors: Davenport CM, Sevastou IG, Hooper C, Pocock JM Microglial activation can lead to microglial apoptosis, which may serve to remove [...]

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Children who will grow up to develop adult schizophrenia struggle with verbal reasoning and lag in working memory, attention, and processing speed: A 30-Year Study.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 10, 2010)

Static and Dynamic Cognitive Deficits in Childhood Preceding Adult Schizophrenia: A 30-Year Study. Am J Psychiatry. 2010 Jan 4; Authors: Reichenberg A, Caspi A, Harrington H, Houts R, Keefe RS, Murray RM, Poulton R, Moffitt TE OBJECTIVE: Premorbid cognitive deficits in schizophrenia are well documented and have been interpreted as supporting a neurodevelopmental etiological model. [...]

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Tianeptine (Stablon): from monoamine hypothesis to glutamatergic modulation.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 5, 2010)

The neurobiological properties of tianeptine (Stablon): from monoamine hypothesis to glutamatergic modulation. Related Articles The neurobiological properties of tianeptine (Stablon): from monoamine hypothesis to glutamatergic modulation. Mol Psychiatry. 2009 Aug 25; Authors: McEwen BS, Chattarji S, Diamond DM, Jay TM, Reagan LP, Svenningsson P, Fuchs E Tianeptine is a clinically used antidepressant that has drawn [...]

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Neural Network Underlying Acute Grief is the Same as the Neural Network Underlying Physical Pain

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Neural Activation Underlying Acute Grief in Women After the Loss of an Unborn Child [Articles]: Am J Psychiatry 2009; 166:1402-1410 (published online November 2, 2009; doi: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2009.08121875) Anette Kersting, M.D., Patricia Ohrmann, M.D., Anya Pedersen, Ph.D., Kristin Kroker, Ph.D., Daniela Samberg, M.D., Jochen Bauer, M.Sc., Harald Kugel, Ph.D., Katja Koelkebeck, M.D., Johannes Steinhard, M.D., Walter [...]

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Amygdala Activation Problems During Emotion Processing of Faces in Children With Severe Mood Dysregulation Versus ADHD or Bipolar Disorder.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Amygdala Activation During Emotion Processing of Neutral Faces in Children With Severe Mood Dysregulation Versus ADHD or Bipolar Disorder.: “ Related Articles Amygdala Activation During Emotion Processing of Neutral Faces in Children With Severe Mood Dysregulation Versus ADHD or Bipolar Disorder. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Nov 16; Authors: Brotman MA, Rich BA, Guyer AE, Lunsford [...]

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Chronic stress on memory decline in cognitively normal and mildly impaired older adults. Protective effects of Cortisol signaling.

by Romeo Mariano, MD (January 4, 2010)

Effects of chronic stress on memory decline in cognitively normal and mildly impaired older adults.: “ Effects of chronic stress on memory decline in cognitively normal and mildly impaired older adults. Am J Psychiatry. 2009 Dec;166(12):1384-91 Authors: Peavy GM, Salmon DP, Jacobson MW, Hervey A, Gamst AC, Wolfson T, Patterson TL, Goldman S, Mills PJ, [...]

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Stress Causes Weight Gain

by Romeo Mariano, MD (July 12, 2009)

Psychosocial stress and change in weight among US adults. Am J Epidemiol. 2009 Jul 15;170(2):181-92. Epub 2009 May 22. Block JP, He Y, Zaslavsky AM, Ding L, Ayanian JZ.

Neural Circuitry for First Impressions

by Romeo Mariano, MD (March 17, 2009)

When the brain receives sensory signals from an object in the environment which the brain needs to process into an initial impression, the Amygdala and the Posterior Cingulate Cortex are the most active regions of the brain.

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