Polish scientists from the Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology of the Polish Academy of Science and The International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology (IIMCB) in Warsaw under the guidance of dr. Ewelina Knapska, Ph.D. Jacek Jaworski and professor Leszek Kaczmarek confirmed common speculations that two independent of each other neuronal pathways are responsible for triggering and inhibiting phobias. It is manifested in difficulties of phobias treatment because creating competing engrams is responsible for quenching fear. Read full text »

Scientists identified a new gene associated with major depression. A study published in the journal Neuron on 28 April suggests that there is a mechanism so far not understood, which is at the ground of depression pathogenesis. This discovery may revolutionise treatment methods of mood disorders. Read full text »