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Alexander J Bloom

2 papers in the library · publishing 2025-2026

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A systematic review of ketamine's anxiolytic potential in rodent behavioral models of anxiety and PTSD.

Pharmacology, biochemistry, and behavior February 2026 Alena Lemeshova, Kaya A Patel, Alexander J Bloom et al.

Ketamine, a nonselective NMDA-receptor antagonist, is an emerging therapeutic for treatment-resistant depression and could also be a promising treatment for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders. However, preclinical studies in these areas lack methodological standardization, limiting clinical translatability. This review evaluates ketamine's anxiolytic potential in rodents by examining...

The Counterculture

1968 December 10, 2025 Alexander Bloom

Abstract This chapter explores the emergence of the counterculture in the 1960s, a movement often misunderstood and stereotyped as a simple rebellion of “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll.” Rooted in critiques of postwar American life, the counterculture rejects materialism, conformity, and traditional values, while seeking personal expression and spiritual exploration. It finds its voice through...