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Estrogen excess during pregnancy may cause autism
Finally! Some common sense is emerging from the medical profession. For one, it points the finger straight…
Progesterone may bind and deactivate endotoxin (LPS) directly
I made a few posts recently discussing the blocking effects of pregnenolone on TLR4 and TLR family…
Imagination is crucial for altruism
A great study that once again links altruistic behavior with metabolism and energetics. I posted in the…
Consciousness is quantum, can be modulated with specific chemicals
Many readers are likely familiar with the theories of Roger Penrose on the topics of consciousness and…
Endotoxin (LPS) may cause depression / anhedonia
As many readers know, anhedonia is one of the most pernicious aspects of clinical depression. It is…
There is no “Depression Gene”, and any “evidence” of a genetic cause so far has been fairy tales
I did not think that I would see such a brave post appear on the front page…
High cortisol and low testosterone likely drive PTSD
As the article below states, 20%+ of service members come back with PTSD. It is a devastating…
Cortisol (stress) directly causes depression
I have posted quite a few threads/posts on the role of stress as perhaps the main cause…