Enhanced ERK activity extends ketamine’s antidepressant effects by augmenting synaptic plasticity | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/sc…

"Research is messy. … Trying to protect students from that reality does them a disservice." #TeacherAppreciationWeek scim.ag/4k89xS0

EPCC News - EPCC Adjunct Instructor goes from Dual Credit to Doctorate epcc.edu/Media/Lists/Ne…

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"Collective research is uncovering a complex picture, where adolescent Prozac exposure can shape the brain in lasting ways,” said Sergio Iñiguez, the PI behind new UTEP Liberal Arts research showing teen antidepressant use may increase pain sensitivity. bit.ly/3SooKmg

A systematic review finds that some people experience withdrawal symptoms for months or even years after stopping antidepressants. The study highlights the lack of reliable evidence on how common or severe these symptoms are—and how best to treat them. dlvr.it/TL67pz

Many with sleep apnea aren’t adequately treated because they find continuous positive airway pressure machines too burdensome. A new pill may offer an alternative. Learn more: scim.ag/3SeyZcP

A man with a severe speech disability is able to speak expressively and sing using a brain implant that translates his neural activity into words almost instantly. go.nature.com/4mXv8yM

Pleased to share our lab's latest research article🤓🐀 We followed up on our Oak 2024 study and found sex-specific effects of ELA on adolescent behavioral responses to natural rewards (sucrose in ♀️, play in ♂️) #SABV frontiersin.org/journals/behav…

Honored by this spotlight from ACNP! Grew up in the ACNP: from baby PD, to faculty member chairing the Experience and Resilience Committee. Grateful for a community that develops careers alongside science🧠 Looking forward to seeing all y'all at the E&R events in the Bahamas!

Last year, a special issue of Science explored the complex and close associations #rats share with humans—from their ubiquity in the human environment to their crucial role as biomedical models. 🐀 Learn more: scim.ag/4pIJUuE #ScienceMagArchives

Age-related brain changes do not explain why women are more frequently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease than men are go.nature.com/46NBOJW

An electronic eye implant has restored vision in people with blindness caused by age-related macular degeneration go.nature.com/3JnPu5n

🚨Breaking: Harvard University just announced massive cuts to dozens of its PhD programs, citing “financial pressure.” - Science PhD admissions reduced by more than 75% - Arts & Humanities reduced by about 60% - Social Sciences by 50–70% - History by 60% - Biology by 75% - The German

A new study indicates that both family struggles and outside stressors shape adolescent behavior and wellbeing. The results suggest a two-way relationship, where early emotional or behavioral problems can also increase exposure to later adversity. dlvr.it/TNq7j6

Neuroscience Data Blitz panel - National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) 2025 👏🏽

Excited to share that our graduate student Anapaula Themann was the recipient of the "excellence in research by a student award" at this year's National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) conference! 🏆 🐭 🔬 congratulations Anapaula!

Our November issue is now live! nature.com/neuro/volumes/…

The death of the Nobel Prize-winning pioneer of DNA, James Watson, has been announced. He was 97. Together with Francis Crick, he identified the double-helix while working in the Cavendish Laboratory Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge. They famously announced that they had "discovered