In the News
for the week of March 3, 2025
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayDopamine Nation and the Age of Digital Drugs
Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, joins Scott Galloway to discuss the rise of addiction in the digital age – from drugs to social media – and why our brains are wired to crave more. Plus, Dr. Lembke shares practical solutions to help build a healthier relationship with pleasure.
FRAXA Research FoundationFRAXA-Funded Research Explores ISRIB as a Potential Treatment for Fragile X
Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common inherited cause of intellectual disability and autism, affecting millions of people worldwide. While many treatments have been explored, no single therapy effectively addresses all of the challenges caused by the condition. A FRAXA Research Foundation funded grant has investigated how different drug combinations could help improve brain function in FXS. Led by Philippe Mourrain, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, Gordon Wang, clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, and FRAXA Fellow Rochelle Coulson, the study aimed to identify treatments that could restore normal function and behavior at the synapses of neurons. One of the most promising findings from this research was that an experimental drug ISRIB (Integrated Stress Response Inhibitor) has potential to improve brain function and social behavior in a Fragile X mouse model.
Wu Tsai Neurosciences InstituteDoes good sleep insulate the brain against Alzheimer's?
In the latest episode of "From Our Neurons to Yours," Erin Gibson, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, discusses the latest findings on sleep, myelin, and neurodegenerative disease.
Science - National GeographicSleepmaxxing is the newest wellness trend—but does it actually work?
Sleepmaxxing is a catch-all term for any tip, trick, gadget, or hack that can help you sleep faster, longer, deeper, and better. Clete Kushida, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.
NatureCompulsive shopping is surging: what makes people buy loads of stuff?
From China to Brazil to Germany, huge numbers of people are addicted to shopping, driven in part by companies that use gaming strategies. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, is quoted.
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Real SimpleWhite Noise Can Help You Sleep—but Pink or Brown Noise Might Be Even Better
Finding the right sleep noise can mean better sleep for years to come. Learn the differences between white noise, pink noise, and Brown noise, plus how to pick a sound machine that will have you sawing logs all night long. Rafael Pelayo, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, provides comment.