Publications by authors named "Summer B Smith"

Article Synopsis
  • - Recent research emphasizes cognitive dysfunction as a key symptom of depression, but studies have largely focused on emotional or spatial memory rather than the full scope of cognitive deficits associated with the disorder.
  • - Sleep disruption is highlighted as a potential link between cognitive and emotional issues in depression, with previous studies showing a connection between negative moods and impaired cognitive functions.
  • - In a study with male Wistar rats, those exposed to long photoperiods exhibited depressive behaviors and significant cognitive deficits, but three hours of sleep deprivation did not significantly affect their cognitive recognition, indicating different cognitive responses based on light exposure.
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