In the July 2001 issue of Discover, the cover story is titled "Do
Antidepressants Permanently Rewire the Human Brain?" In short new
research at McMaster University suggests that a boost in serotonin
boosts neurogenesis.
"Rats given Prozac made 70 percent more neurons than the rats that
hadn't received the drug."
The researchers speculate that this boost in neuron production may
play a role in alleviating depression.
"And it takes about three to six weeks for new cells to mature -- the
same time it takes serotonin-enhancing drugs to make a difference in
a patient."
Interestingly other antidepressants and electroschock also increase
neurogenesis in rats.
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In the July 2001 issue of Scientific American the cover story is
titled "You Will Buy This Magazine: Shattering Myths about Hypnosis."
Haven't read this article yet, but a quick glance tells me that this
is probably a good overview of what is currently known about
hypnosis.
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Sue Frantz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Assistant Professor of Psychology Office: (505) 439-3731
New Mexico State Univ - Alamogordo Fax: (505) 439-3802
Alamogordo, NM 88310 http://alamo.nmsu.edu/~frantz
