Is it Time to Rethink Our Treatment of Depression? “No convincing evidence that depression is caused by low serotonin” - researchers at University College London challenge decades old theory about using antidepressants to treat depression, but should that completely change the way doctors prescribe them? By Nathan Adu-Poku. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Singin’ in the Brain: A Compelling Discovery About the Neurons That Respond to Singing Neuroscientists have discovered a subpopulation of neurons which respond specifically to sung music. By Miranda Porter. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Getting to the Root of the Problem: Prioritising Conservation Efforts in Global Forests Researchers have developed a mathematical model that aims to maximise the conservation of global forested biodiversity under budget and time constraints. By Amelia Macho. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
Electron micrograph of beneficial Lactobacillus bacteria in human intestine. Image credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Friendly-Parasite Paradox; Gut Microbiome Found to Impact Mood Microorganisms in our bodies outnumber human cells by approximately 10:1, but do any impact our mood? By Amaani Nawaz. UCL Science Magazine • Biology
