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Ketamine Flips a “Switch” in Mice’s Brain Circuitry: Study
Ketamine Flips a “Switch” in Mice’s Brain Circuitry: Study
After injecting moderate doses of the dissociative anesthetic into the animals, previously “awake” brain cells go dark, and those that had been dormant suddenly light up.
After injecting moderate doses of the dissociative anesthetic into the animals, previously “awake” brain cells go dark, and those that had been dormant suddenly light up.
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Shawna Williams | Sep 8, 2022 | 3 min read
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Catherine Offord | Nov 27, 2019 | 2 min read
Preliminary findings from a clinical trial of heavy drinkers suggest that the drug can weaken certain memories tied to the reward of imbibing, although the mechanisms aren’t fully clear.
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Emily Makowski | Sep 9, 2019 | 1 min read
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How the Brain Changes on Ketamine: A Live Animal Study
Ruth Williams | Apr 11, 2019 | 3 min read
The drug promotes and sustains brain cell connectivity in mice, reversing the effects of chronic stress.