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New Class of Drugs Shows Promise for the Treatment of Schizophrenia in Animal Models

By inhibiting a previously untargeted nerve-cell receptor in the brain, researchers have discovered a new class of compounds that may... Read More

Bone Loss May Be a Side Effect of Some Antidepressants, Mouse Study Suggests

One of the side effects of using antidepressant medications of the SSRI class (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) may be an... Read More

In Children with Autism, Metformin May Reduce Weight Gains Associated with Risperdal and Abilify

New Technique Recreates Large-Scale Genetic Errors

Second-generation antipsychotic medications like risperidone (Risperdal) and aripiprazole (Abilify) can help reduce agitation and irritability in children with autism spectrum... Read More

Ketamine Causes Long-Lasting Changes in Brain Function in Young Mice

Ketamine , an anesthetic that is being tested as a fast-acting antidepressant, causes delayed social development and changes in brain... Read More

New Compounds Show Promise in Treating Schizophrenia Symptoms

Two new small-molecule compounds tested in mice can alleviate some symptoms of schizophrenia-like behaviors, including movement abnormalities, social avoidance, and... Read More