Daily Archives: October 9, 2013

Treatment – Autism, Depression, Schizophrenia – NAC Amino Acid

Posted on October 9, 2013 by researchinitiative

NAC amino acid offers a potential therapeutic alternative in psychiatric disorders http://www.ecnp.eu BARCELONA, SPAIN (7 October 2013) – Improved understanding of the roles of inflammation and oxidative stress in psychiatric disorders has generated new leads in the search for novel … Continue reading →

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Biomarkers in Autism – Moving Forward

Posted on October 9, 2013 by researchinitiative

Biomarkers in autism spectrum disorder: the old and the new. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24096533 Abstract RATIONALE: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder with onset during early childhood and typically a life-long course. The majority of ASD cases stems from … Continue reading →

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Stress that spans Generations – Postpartum Depression

Posted on October 9, 2013 by researchinitiative

 Postpartum Depression Spans Generations http://now.tufts.edu/news-releases/postpartum-depression-spans-generations Animal study suggests stress-induced depression in new mothers extends to daughters NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. (October 8, 2013) – A recently published study suggests that exposure to social stress not only  impairs a mother’s ability to care … Continue reading →

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