Serotonin News and Research

Latest Serotonin News and Research

Cymbalta, a new treatment for major depression

Cymbalta, a new treatment for major depression

Genetic mutation link to sudden infant death syndrome

Genetic mutation link to sudden infant death syndrome

Current information on the use of antidepressants in pediatric patients

Current information on the use of antidepressants in pediatric patients

Pineal gland which regulates the cycles of sleep and waking evolved  to improve vision

Pineal gland which regulates the cycles of sleep and waking evolved to improve vision

Newborns may be harmed when pregnant women take Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and other anti-depressants during the third trimester of pregnancy

Newborns may be harmed when pregnant women take Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and other anti-depressants during the third trimester of pregnancy

Approval of Cymbalta for treatment of major depressive disorder

Approval of Cymbalta for treatment of major depressive disorder

Overactive brain circuit brings on depression

Overactive brain circuit brings on depression

Molecular pathway in the brain may explain why some patients suffering from inflammatory diseases develop depression

Molecular pathway in the brain may explain why some patients suffering from inflammatory diseases develop depression

Study to begin to develop patient guidelines for the use of antidepressant medications in pregnancy and following birth

Study to begin to develop patient guidelines for the use of antidepressant medications in pregnancy and following birth

Suicidal behavior is higher in the first month after starting antidepressants

Suicidal behavior is higher in the first month after starting antidepressants

Possible cure for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Possible cure for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)

Identification of a naturally occurring genetic difference that controls the production of serotonin in the brain

Identification of a naturally occurring genetic difference that controls the production of serotonin in the brain

An EU-funded research project will help to uncover the genetic factors linked to depression to develop new drug treatments

An EU-funded research project will help to uncover the genetic factors linked to depression to develop new drug treatments

Duloxetine reduces stress urinary incontinence and improves quality of life for women

Duloxetine reduces stress urinary incontinence and improves quality of life for women

Drug combination reduces cocaine use

Drug combination reduces cocaine use

Canadians advised of stronger warnings for selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors and other newer anti-depressants

Canadians advised of stronger warnings for selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors and other newer anti-depressants

Gene mutation found in some women may decrease effectiveness of tamoxifen breast cancer drug

Gene mutation found in some women may decrease effectiveness of tamoxifen breast cancer drug

Computational design used to engineer and construct a protein that could sense the nerve agent soman

Computational design used to engineer and construct a protein that could sense the nerve agent soman

Contradictory views on the use of Prozac to treat children with depression

Contradictory views on the use of Prozac to treat children with depression

Adrenaline packs a powerful punch in the use of antidepressants

Adrenaline packs a powerful punch in the use of antidepressants