Schizophrenia and Memory Deficits: Biological Origins of Core Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered
A lack of adaptability in hippocampal place cells could be key to memory deficits in schizophrenia, researchers report. ... Read More...
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Robotic System Monitors Specific Neurons
Researchers have developed a robotic system that allows them to focus in on specific neurons in the brain. The technology could help answer questions such as how neurons interact with each other as we recall a memory.... Read More...
How Neurons Talk to Each Other
A new study challenges conventional thinking about how neurons that release dopamine communicate. The findings could have vital implications for dopamine related diseases such as Parkinson's.... Read More...
Possible Roots of Schizophrenia Uncovered
Researchers report increased levels of methionine during pregnancy can alter the expression of genes linked to schizophrenia in offspring. ... Read More...
Weight Gain Receptor Linked to Antipsychotic Drug
A new study implicates serotonin 2c receptors with metabolic side effects caused by a common class of antipsychotic medications.... Read More...
What Happens When People Hear Voices Others Don’t?
Computational modeling and neuroimaging could help differentiate people with psychosis from those who experience auditory hallucinations without the disorder.... Read More...
Brain Acidity Imbalance in Psychiatric Disorders
Researchers discover imbalanced pH and lactate levels in the brains of mouse models of schizophrenia, ASD and bipolar disorder. They believe the imbalances could reflect an underlying pathophysiology to some psychiatric disorders.... Read More...
Neurons That Control Brain’s Body Clock Identified
Study identifies a direct dopamine neuron link to circadian rhythm.... Read More...
Lab-Created Mini-Brains Reveal How Growing Organ Maintains Neuronal Balance
Researchers used hPSCs to grow an organoid that produces inhibitory neurons and plays a critical role in the early development of the cortex.... Read More...
‘Residual Echo’ of Ancient Humans in Scans May Hold Clues to Mental Disorders
A new study in Scientific Reports finds evidence from MRI scans suggests Neanderthal derived genetic variations affect how the brains of modern humans work. Findings may shed light on specific deficits seen in ASD and schizophrenia, researchers believe.... Read More...
Brain Stimulation May Improve Cognitive Performance in Those With Schizophrenia
Researchers at King's College London report transcranial direct current stimulation can help to improve cognitive function in those with Schizophrenia. The researchers found the improvement in cognitive performance was seen 24 hours after the initial stimulation was applied. They suggest the changes make not be instantaneous, and may take some time to occur.... Read More...
New Map May Lead to Drug Development for Complex Brain Disorders
Researchers have created a new map that highlights protein associations through brain networks. The map is available through a software platform that allows users to visualize disease risk factors.... Read More...