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  1. Growing Up to Prozac: Drug makes new neurons mature faster

    Prozac may relieve depression by stimulating growth and maturation of neurons in some parts of the brain.

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    Your article suggests that growth of new brain cells, along with increasing connections, may mediate some of the effect of some SSRIs. Since these new cells would likely persist significantly longer than the drugs themselves, do we see a “cure” after some period of time and, therefore, no need for continued administration of these drugs? […]

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  3. Math

    The Grammy in Mathematics

    Mathematician nominated for award for restoring the only known recording of a live Woody Guthrie performance.