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Mice in a “Big Brother” Setup Develop Social Structures

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2013

A new study which developed a system designed to observe different strains of mice living together in a 'Big Brother house' pen and with no human intervention, provides some unusual insights into social behavior which enables social hierarchy.... Read More...

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Psychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein Involved in the Formation of Long-Term Memories

Neuroscience NewsJune 17, 2013

Researchers have discovered a neural pathway in which the brain controls a specific molecule, connected to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia which is also critical to the formation of long term memory.... Read More...

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Sleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional Memory

Neuroscience NewsJune 13, 2013

Researchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories.... Read More...

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Neurochemical Traffic Signals May Open New Avenues for the Treatment of Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsJune 7, 2013

Researchers uncover clues about the biochemical pathway in the brain which could expand treatment options for schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Alzheimer’s, Schizophrenia & Autism Can Be Studied with Brain Cells Reprogrammed from Skin Cells

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2013

A new method for obtaining mature neuronal cells from reprogrammed skin cells allows researchers to safely and effectively study diseases such as schizophrenia and autism.... Read More...

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Researchers Discover How Brain Circuits Can Become Miswired During Development

Neuroscience NewsJune 6, 2013

Researchers have uncovered a mechanism which guides the wiring of neural circuits in a developing brain. ... Read More...

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Lead Acts to Trigger Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsMay 31, 2013

Genetically engineered mice with a human gene for schizophrenia and who were exposed to lead early in life, exhibited behavioral and structural changes in the brain consistent with schizophrenia. Researchers believe their findings show a synergistic effect between lead exposure and the schizophrenia gene.... Read More...

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Ketamine Cousin Rapidly Lifts Depression Without Side Effects

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2013

A new study funded by the NIMH suggests GLYX-13, a molecular cousin to ketamine, induces similar antidepressant results without the negative side effects of the well known street drug.... Read More...

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the image is a brain of MRI scan data for child onset schizophrenia showing areas of brain growth and loss of tissue.

Researchers Eliminate Schizophrenia Symptoms in Animal Model

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2013

When elevated levels of neuregulin-1, a gene associated with schizophrenia, are returned to normal, the symptoms of the illness disappear.... Read More...

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The image shows the brain activation in children with a family history of schizophrenia, who are themselves at greater risk for developing schizophrenia.

Alterations in Brain Activity in Children at Risk of Schizophrenia Predate Onset of Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsMarch 22, 2013

A new study reveals neural circuitry is hyperactivated by performing certain tasks for children with a family history of schizophrenia, compare to peers without this family history. As the differences in brain function appear prior to the onset of psychiatric symptoms, researchers believe the findings could point to vulnerability markers for schizophrenia.... Read More...

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Eye Movements Reveal Impaired Reading in Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 18, 2013

A new study which looked at eye movement in patients with Schizophrenia provides evidence of difficulties in reading fluency. The findings could help to provide early identification of the mental illness for some individuals.... Read More...

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Genes for Autism and Schizophrenia Only Active in Developing Brains

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2013

Genes linked to autism and schizophrenia are only switched on during the early stages of brain development, according to a study in mice led by researchers at the University of Oxford.... Read More...

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