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·May 1, 2019·3 min read

20 novel genes associated with bipolar disorder identified

A study of more than 50,000 patients with bipolar disorder in 14 countries helped researchers identify 20 new genetic risk factors for bipolar disorder. Eight of the genes also had an association with an increased risk for schizophrenia. ASD and anorexia, it was discovered, also had genetic ties to bipolar depression.

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·April 7, 2019·3 min read

Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression

Findings provide evidence to support the role of human roseoloviruses, HHV-6A, and HHV-6B in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

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·February 25, 2019·3 min read

High Fructose Corn Syrup Consumption Linked to Bipolar Like Behaviors: Adolescent Rat Study

Researchers report adolescent rats exposed to high fructose corn syrup in their diets were more prone to experience symptoms associated with bipolar disorder.

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·February 15, 2019·4 min read

Brain Discovery Explains A Great Mystery of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Researchers may have solved one of the great mysteries of neuroscience; namely, why neurons in the temporal lobe are the first to die in Alzheimer's disease, and why dopaminergic neurons are damaged first in Parkinson's.

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·February 2, 2019·5 min read

Link Between Psychiatric Disorders and Events During Prenatal Development Identified

A new study reports genetic variants that are critical for the development of the brain during fetal development are also frequently found in psychiatric disorders.

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·February 1, 2019·5 min read

New Knowledge Could Help Predict and Prevent Depression

A new study reports those with the highest genetic propensity to mental illness are twice as likely to be hospitalized for depression than those with the lowest propensity.

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·January 20, 2019·5 min read

Specific Gene Variants May Increase Bipolar Risk

According to researchers, CPG2 is significantly less abundant in the brains of those with bipolar disorder. The findings could help develop new diagnostics and treatment for bipolar disorder.

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·January 16, 2019·5 min read

Differences Among Neurons that Coincide with Psychiatric Conditions

A new study reveals differences in genes in four areas of the brain that contribute to psychiatric disorders.

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·January 14, 2019·3 min read

How Error and Reward Signals are Organized Within the Cerebral Cortex

Researchers reveal how both error and reward signals are organized within the cerebral cortex.

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·January 14, 2019·5 min read

Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors

Researchers have identified 124 genetic variants located on 99 separate regions of the genome which are linked to a person's tolerance and willingness to take risks.

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·January 9, 2019·5 min read

Statins May Help Treat Serious Mental Illness

A new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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·January 9, 2019·6 min read

Specific Gene Variants May Raise Bipolar Disorder Risk

Researchers report the CPG2 protein is significantly decreased in the brains of people with bipolar disorder and mutations in the SYNE1 gene undermines the expression of CPG2. The study shows how a set of genetic differences in those with bipolar disorder can lead to specific psychological dysfunction in synapses in the brain. The findings could help improve diagnosis of the disorder and help develop new treatments for BD.