Ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, induces behavioral and molecular alterations associated with psychosis-like phenotypes. However, the epigenetic mechanisms bridging its cellular effects with behavioral outcomes are poorly defined. Here, we report that ketamine induces histone H3 Ser10 phosphorylation in both hippocampal neurons (HT22 cells) and the mouse hippocampus, an effect primarily...
When exploring interactions between Christianity and other religions in East Asia, the place given to the shamanic tradition remains ambiguous and marginal. This article analyzes the religious encounters between shamanism and Christianity in East Asia through specific and representative case studies. This article is divided into three main parts. Section 1 introduces the core terms “shamanism”...
A variety of new psychoactive substances (NPS) are appearing in recreational drug markets worldwide. NPS are compounds that target various receptors and transporters in the central nervous system to achieve their psychoactive effects. Chemical modifications of existing drugs can generate NPS that are not controlled by current legislation, thereby providing legal alternatives to controlled...