Ketamine's antidepressant effect, and bee brains find a way

Recent research unveils how ketamine may work as an antidepressant by targeting the lateral habenula, crucial for mood regulation. A remarkable story highlights Shola, a rescue dog suffering from a genetic eye condition, and advances in treatment to enhance her quality of life. The podcast also dives into the astonishing navigation skills of bumblebees, revealing their adeptness at remembering and optimizing routes. Lastly, a discussion on the potential for extraterrestrial life captures listeners' imaginations while pondering humanity's lonely place in the cosmos.