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The nerve cell connections between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex (PFC) are sometimes called the “depression circuit;” depression results when emotion-laden signals from the amygdala ...

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“Our results demonstrate that communication between the vagus nerve and prefrontal cortex is important for regulating anxiety and depression,” Sasaki explains. “In future work, we plan to ...

The nerve cell connections between the amygdala and the prefrontal cortex (PFC) are sometimes called the “depression circuit;” depression results when emotion-laden signals from the amygdala ...

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A new study investigated the brain circuits involved in psychosis—a condition characterized by delusions, hallucinations, ...

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Clinical trials indicated that creatine supplementation could lead to a faster reduction in depressive symptoms compared to traditional antidepressants,' said the researchers.