After recording stable baseline spontaneous activity for at least 5 min, 8-OH-DPAT, fluoxetine, or VN2222 were administered i.v. every 2 min. Only one neuron per rat was recorded. We examined ...

That’s partly due to the Northern Lights’ solar maximum in 2024 and 2025, when a peak in solar activity creates a bonanza for aurora-spotters, resulting in more frequent and stronger sightings.

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[27] Most of these antidotes either have serotonin-blocking properties (especially 5HT-2 antagonistic effects) or augment catecholamine activity, especially that of dopamine. The antiserotonergic ...

At low doses, alcohol may lower inhibitions and produce feelings of euphoria, which may lead some people to be more open or receptive to sexual activity. There’s also an element of expectation.

A new study published in the journal Brain Research provides evidence that chronic use of a lipid-based cannabidiol (CBD) nanoemulsion may help reduce anxiety and panic-like behavior by targeting ...

However, a confirmed basis for the locomotor-activity deficit is unknown at present, as are the potential contributions of some endocrine and other metabolic factors 67,68. Figure 6: Comparison of ...

Gardening counts as a moderate physical activity, meaning it has the benefits of moderate exercise, including helping you maintain a moderate weight and improve mental well-being. Yet there’s ...