Several articles about recent scientific discoveries:

Causal link found between vitamin D, serotonin synthesis and autism in new study:

Serotonin and vitamin D have been proposed to play a role in autism, however, no causal mechanism has been established. Now, researchers show that serotonin, oxytocin, and vasopressin, three brain hormones that affect social behavior related to autism, are all activated by vitamin D hormone. Supplementation with vitamin D and tryptophan would be a practical and affordable solution to help prevent autism and possibly ameliorate some symptoms of the disorder.

Note: I know this has the possibility of being contentious, because many people on the spectrum don't think that being neuroatypical requires treatment or change. However, I also think it's important that research be shared, for people who do want to know about potential treatments. I've done my best to look into whether this article is reputable, and it appears to be.

* * *

FDA Considers Mitochondrial DNA Replacement (these three are Medscape links, and usually require a free sign-in to read)

FDA Weighs Evidence on Producing 'Three-Parent' Embryos (specifically to prevent transmission of mitochondrial diseases from mother to child)

Perinatal Period Particularly Challenging for Bipolar Women:

"Many doctors, including obstetricians and psychiatrists, may not be aware of the particular vulnerability of bipolar women in the perinatal period," she said.

"This study highlights the need for careful attention to decisions around medications, psychotherapy, and psychosocial support for these women and their families. High levels of psychiatric symptoms and functional impairment in mothers in this critical period can have profound effects on women's ability to parent and bond with their infants, which in turn can have lasting adverse effects for their children and their families," said Dr. Fitelson.

"Adequate psychiatric treatment and psychosocial supports are critical in supporting resiliency in our women patients and their families," she added.

FS: Doll In Mind Johnny Depp Minimee Head w/Jay Searle Face-Up

Public and shareable, please feel free to pass this on.



Den of Angels Sales Thread

Included in sale: Head only, plus a pair of hazel acrylic eyes if you'd like them. I am open to discussing selling the wigs he is pictured in, although the short brown wig is a 7/8 and he would be best in an 8/9.

Johnny Depp Minimee head with natural face-up by Jay Searle, in very good condition (although right upper eyelash should be fixed/replaced - face-up not affected. May be fixable by reshaping with a warm wet washcloth, but I will leave that to his new owner.)

Pardon the less-than-perfect wig/eye choices -- I had to improvise a bit. He looks really good in dark brown eyes, but I didn't have any brown eyes that quite fit (since most of my dolls are 12mm or 18mm), so he's wearing amber glass eyes, which I believe are 14mm.

He's on a Senior Delf body (62.5cm), which has a slightly bigger neck than a Delf or Domuya body (he'd fit a Delf, but would probably be a bit large proportionally.) He would also be a good fit for a Dollshe body or similar 60-70cm body with a mid-sized neck, I'd guess.





( More pics/sales boilerplate/etc. )