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NPP BrainPod

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Coffee Consumption
Caffeine
Risk Aversion
Worry
Neuropsychopharmacology
Menstrual Cycle Affective Change
Dopamine Receptors
Gray Matter Volume
Nicotine
Endocannabinoid System
ADHD
Cigarette Smoking
E-Cigarettes
Genetic Determinants
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
Psychiatry
Depression
Basal Lateral Amygdala
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder

BrainPod is the podcast from the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, produced in association with Nature Publishing Group. Join us as we delve into the latest basic and clinical research that advance our understanding of the brain and behavior, featuring highlighted content from a top journal in fields of neuroscience, psychiatry, and pharmacology. For complete access to the original papers and revie... more

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Cannabis, which is increasingly legally available, both for therapeutic and recreational use, is now one of the most commonly used drugs worldwide. Of people who have ever used cannabis, studies vary, but they estimate that about 10-25 percent of peo... more

Worry seems like something most people do from time to time, but for some people, severe worry can become an overwhelming sensation, and for older adults later in life, severe worry has been associated with an increased risk of stroke and coronary he... more

There’s been a fair amount of animal data suggesting that nicotine can affect the developing brain, but there hadn’t been the equivalent human studies done on people whose brains are still developing. And today there are two predominant forms of nico... more

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a common condition that, for a lot of people, is difficult to treat. The drugs that exist have a number of adverse side effects, and about 25 percent of patients don’t respond to existing drugs. A... more

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Recent Guests

Laurie Zawertailo
Senior scientist at the Center for Addiction and Mental Health and associate professor
University of Toronto
Episode: Grey matter morphometry in young adult e-cigarette users, tobacco cigarette users & non-using controls
Kanwar Boparai
Postdoctoral researcher with a focus on brain studies
University of Toronto
Episode: Grey matter morphometry in young adult e-cigarette users, tobacco cigarette users & non-using controls
Draulio Araujo
Professor at the Brain Institute in the University of Rio Grande Norte, Brazil, studying psychedelics and depression
University of Rio Grande Norte
Episode: Rapid and sustained antidepressant effects of vaporized N,N-Dimethyltryptamine: A Phase 2a clinical trial in Treatment-Resistant Depression.
Caitlin Orsini
Assistant professor in the Departments of Psychology and Neurology at UT Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: Sex differences in sensitivity to dopamine receptor manipulations of risk-based decision making in rats

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Cynthia Graeber
Cynthia Graeber is the host known for facilitating discussions around neuroscience and pharmacology research, drawing from her background in neuropsychopharmacology and her experience in science communication.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
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Validation of L-type calcium channel blocker amlodipine as a novel ADHD treatment through cross-species analysis, drug-target Mendelian randomization, and clinical evidence from medical records
Q: What are some of those side effects?
Known side effects include ethyma, and interactions with nitric oxide and noradrenaline, which are off-target effects.
Rapid and sustained antidepressant effects of vaporized N,N-Dimethyltryptamine: A Phase 2a clinical trial in Treatment-Resistant Depression.
Q: Is it yet understood how frequently a drug like this would need to be taken to maintain the effect?
Surprisingly, a single intervention reduced depression symptoms in about 40% of patients after three months, though a follow-up treatment every 15 days might be considered if symptoms recur.
Rapid and sustained antidepressant effects of vaporized N,N-Dimethyltryptamine: A Phase 2a clinical trial in Treatment-Resistant Depression.
Q: So how significant was the impact of DMT in terms of the reduced experience of depression compared to previous studies on ayahuasca?
The study showed a powerful antidepressant effect with an 85% response rate one day after the session, which was comparable to the effects seen in previous ayahuasca studies.
Biomarker development for menstrual Cycle affective change: the need for greater temporal, mechanistic, and phenotypic specificity.
Q: Do you have specific biomarkers that you're thinking of when you describe this approach to research?
We are discussing methods and modeling approaches rather than specific biomarkers, encouraging deeper thinking about what is relevant for outcomes in various conditions.
Biomarker development for menstrual Cycle affective change: the need for greater temporal, mechanistic, and phenotypic specificity.
Q: How could these suggestions influence research?
The recommendations aim to encourage researchers to think more precisely about the menstrual cycle's impact on their biomedical outcomes, addressing topics like hormonal surges and behavioral changes.

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Exploring the intersection of neuroscience, psychiatry, and pharmacology, the content focuses on emerging research that enhances the understanding of brain function and behavior. Episodes feature in-depth discussions with experts who examine the neurological basis of various mental health conditions, the effects of substances like nicotine and psychedelics, and novel treatment avenues for disorders such as ADHD and treatment-resistant depression. Each episode often integrates findings from original research papers, providing listeners with a cutting-edge perspective on topics affecting mental health today. This podcast is particularly notable for its rigorous focus on scientific integrity while making complex topics accessible and relevant ... more

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