Genetics
Hidden gene gives hope for improving brain function
U.S. and Australian scientists have found the mechanism a novel gene uses to affect brain function and elicit behavior related to neuropsychiatric disease.
Feb 25, 2015
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Neuroscience
Study identifies biological mechanisms for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and depression
Common psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression share genetic risk factors related to immune function and DNA regulation, according to new findings by a large collaborative research ...
Jan 29, 2015
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Neuroscience
Neurotransmission caught on camera
Scientists have captured the exact point and time when information is exchanged between brain cells, a breakthrough that could explain how and why neurological conditions like schizophrenia or epilepsy occur.
Jan 9, 2015
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Neuroscience
Schizophrenia onset linked to elevated neural links
In its chronic stage, schizophrenia is typically marked by a dearth of links between brain cells in the prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain responsible for higher-order thinking. However, a new study by Yale and Chinese ...
Jan 7, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Scientists zeroing in on psychosis risk factors
During the first phase of a major national study, scientists have uncovered a new cluster of preclinical symptoms linked to a significant increase in the risk that a young person will go on to develop a psychotic illness, ...
Dec 9, 2014
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Neuroscience
Researchers find brain network link between development, aging and brain disease
(Medical Xpress)—A team of bio-researchers with members from across Europe has found evidence that suggests that grey matter development early in life tends to be the first to regress later in life—related findings also ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Schizophrenia may be triggered by excess protein during brain development
A gene associated with schizophrenia plays a role in brain development and may help to explain the biological process of the disease, according to new Rutgers research.
Nov 24, 2014
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Neuroscience
Working memory hinders learning in schizophrenia
A new study pinpoints working memory as a source of learning difficulties in people with schizophrenia.
Oct 7, 2014
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Medical research
Connection found between birth size and brain disorders
(Medical Xpress)—A trio of researchers has found what appears to be a clear connection between birth size and weight, and the two brain disorders, autism and schizophrenia. In their paper published in Proceedings of the ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Schizophrenia not a single disease but multiple genetically distinct disorders
New research shows that schizophrenia isn't a single disease but a group of eight genetically distinct disorders, each with its own set of symptoms. The finding could be a first step toward improved diagnosis and treatment ...
Sep 15, 2014
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