Journal Discussion

#1 Lower N-Acetyl-Aspartate Levels in Prefrontal Cortices in Pediatric Bipolar Disorder: A 'H Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Study

#2 The Blood Brain Barrier and the Role of Ratiometric Molecular Analysis in Schizophrenia

#3 Stroke and Aphasia

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#4 Repetitive Self-grooming Behavior in the BTBR Mouse Model of Autism is Blocked by the mGluR5 Antagonist MPEP

'Useful Resources:'

Interesting mGluR5 Study (Not the reading for this week)

#5 Parkinson's Disease and Olfactory Dysfunction

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Useful Links

#6 Oxytocin attenuates amygdala reactivity to fear in generalized social anxiety disorder

#7 Faster REM sleep EEG and worse restedness in older insomniacs with HLA DQB1*0602

Interesting Links:

REM Sleep Rapid eye movement, muscles paralyzed, dreaming, and a rapid low-voltage EEG. Neuron activity similar to during wakefulness!
Polysomnography Sleep study
Orexins Investigate the connection between these and narcolepsy
Sleep Inertia This could be why you don't want to get out of bed in the morning!

Sheep-Dash Tiredness can affect your reaction times. See how alert you are with this game and test the impact of a cup of tea or coffee on your performance.

#8 Substance Abuse Disorders: Substance P in the cerebrospinal fluid-contacting nucleus contributes to morphine physical dependence in rats

#9 The Role of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex in Womens Sexual Decision Making