Marmoset study gives insights into loss of pleasure in depression

‘Anhedonia’ (the loss of pleasure) is one of the key symptoms of depression. An important component of this symptom is an inability to feel excitement in anticipation of events; however the brain mechanisms underlying this phenomenon are poorly understood.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Dec. 4, 2018 ~7 min

Brain training app helps reduce OCD symptoms, study finds

A ‘brain training’ app developed at the University of Cambridge could help people who suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) manage their symptoms, which may typically include excessive handwashing and contamination fears.

Baland Jalal, Barbara Sahakian • cambridge
Oct. 23, 2018 ~8 min


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