Friday, January 25, 2013

Neuroscientists Mimic Sleep Deprivation, Reveal Target For New Depression Therapy

Neuroscience researchers from Tufts University have found that our star-shaped brain cells, called astrocytes, may be responsible for the rapid improvement in mood in depressed patients after acute sleep deprivation. This in vivo study, published in the current issue of Translational Psychiatry, identified how astrocytes regulate a neurotransmitter involved in sleep...

URL: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/255349.php

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