Health
Marijuana use linked to epigenetic changes
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in Molecular Psychiatry has found.
Jul 20, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Bipolar disorder linked to heightened risk of early death from external causes
People with bipolar disorder—characterized by extreme mood swings—are six times more likely to die before their time from external causes, such as accidents, violence, and suicide, than those without the condition, finds ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Genetics
Examining the patchwork of mutations contributing to bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a major psychiatric condition that afflicts about 1% of people. Symptoms of BD include sudden onset of depressive mood with loss of interest which alternates with a manic state of hyperactivity. The ...
Jun 5, 2023
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Genetics
Same genes found to be related to both cannabis use and serious mental disorders
The relationship between cannabis use and psychiatric disorders has been widely debated.
May 31, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds fewer suicides among boys in regions with more bipolar diagnoses
Bipolar disorder underlies roughly five percent of all suicides among young people. Previous studies also show that there is often a long delay between the onset of bipolarism and its correct diagnosis and treatment. Researchers ...
May 24, 2023
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Genetics
New study finds the placenta, not just the brain, plays a central role in genetic risk of schizophrenia
More than 100 genes linked to the risk of schizophrenia seem to cause illness because of their role in the placenta rather than in the developing brain, according to a new study led by the Lieber Institute for Brain Development.
May 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Survey of brain cell junctions shows striking similarities between schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Although bipolar disorder and schizophrenia are diagnosed as distinct psychiatric conditions, both are considerably heritable with molecular roots that are poorly understood. Some people diagnosed with one disorder have symptoms ...
May 12, 2023
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Medical research
Understanding the role of octopamine in neurodegeneration
Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how octopamine, the major "fight-or-flight" neurotransmitter in invertebrates, communicates with other cells in mammalian brains to prevent cell death, according to a study ...
Apr 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research finds age of your brain and body can appear many years older (or younger) than your chronological age
While age is commonly understood as the number of years you have been alive, different organs and tissues may age at different rates. This means your biological age may not necessarily be the same as your chronological age.
Apr 27, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers create mutant mice to study bipolar disorder
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a debilitating condition characterized by alternating states of depression (known as depressive episodes) and abnormal excitement or irritability (known as manic episodes). Large-scale genome-wide ...
Mar 7, 2023
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