Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder
Researchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.... Read More...
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Mutation Links Bipolar Disorder to Mitochondrial Disease
Researchers report mitochondrial dysfunction may affect the activity of serotonergic neurons in mice with ANT1 mutations. The findings may provide insight into the origins of bipolar disorder.... Read More...
How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills
Typically, many people associate depression with feelings of sadness or despair. However, depression can also affect your cognitive abilities and memory. A new paper reviews the impact depression has on cognitive function and considers therapy options to help improve these often overlooked symptoms of the disorder. ... Read More...
Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered
A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders. ... Read More...
Amygdala Neurons Increase as Children Become Adults; Except in Autism
A new PNAS study reveals typically developing children experience neurogenesis in the amygdala as they become adults. However, for those with autism, the amygdala loses neurons as they age.... Read More...
Shedding Light on Genetic Overlap Between Major Psychiatric Disorders
Researchers have identified a range of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and autism, that share physical characteristics at the molecular level. Specifically, the study identifies common patterns of neural gene expression. In addition, researchers note important differences in gene expression that distinguish the disorders.... Read More...
New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light
EGR3 and BDNF may play a critical role in the impaired cellular resilience seen in bipolar disorder, researchers report.... Read More...
Family Study Emphasizes Distinct Origins of Bipolar Disorder Subtypes
A new study reports different subtypes of bipolar disorder tend to cluster within families, suggesting that even though there are genetic similarities that indicate overlap between subtypes, each has a different origin.... Read More...
Top 20 Neuroscience News Stories of 2017
2018 is almost upon us. We thought it would be a good time to take a look back at some of the most popular Neuroscience News stories of 2017.... Read More...
After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many
Following a 12 year long study, researchers have identified seven phenoclasses that can help doctors to diagnose and track the progression of bipolar disorder in patients.... Read More...
Treatable Immune System Disorder Could Be Mistaken For Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder
A major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist reveals a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system disorder. The condition causes NMDA receptors to stop functioning properly and can result in symptoms commonly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.... Read More...
Epigenetic Aging Linked to Bipolar Disorder
A new study reports people with bipolar disorder may have accelerated epigenetic aging. The findings could explain why people with bipolar are more likely to develop, and even die from, age related diseases.... Read More...