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Ketamine’s rapid antidepressant effects traced to overlooked brain cells - PsyPost
Researchers found that ketamine reduces "giving up" behavior in zebrafish by altering astrocyte activity, suggesting its antidepressant effects involve non-neuronal brain cells and promoting resilience against futility-induced passivity.
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- Dec 24 2024
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A new study has uncovered a surprising player in ketamines rapid antidepressant effects: astrocytes, the star-shaped support cells of the brain. By studying larval zebrafish, researchers found that k… [+7628 chars]