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·June 21, 2018·6 min read

Psychiatric Disorders Share an Underlying Genetic Basis

Researchers have identified genetic overlaps between different types of psychiatric disorders including ADHD, bipolar disorder, MDD and schizophrenia. They also identified an overlap between anorexia and OCD, as well as between Tourettes and OCD.

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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders

Researchers report common symptoms of bipolar depression and schizophrenia, such as depression, psychosis and mania, have shared and distinguished genetic risk factors. The findings could help with the development of more effective therapies for these neuropsychological disorders.

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·June 12, 2018·7 min read

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.

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·June 11, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·June 9, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·June 8, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·February 9, 2018·3 min read

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.

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·February 5, 2018·5 min read

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.

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·January 10, 2018·4 min read

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.

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·January 2, 2018·10 min read

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.

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Psychiatric Disorders Share an Underlying Genetic Basis

Shared Genetics May Shape Treatment Options for Certain Brain Disorders

Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder

Mutation Links Bipolar Disorder to Mitochondrial Disease

How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered

Amygdala Neurons Increase as Children Become Adults; Except in Autism

Shedding Light on Genetic Overlap Between Major Psychiatric Disorders

New Path For Bipolar Disorder Comes to Light

Family Study Emphasizes Distinct Origins of Bipolar Disorder Subtypes

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After 12 Years of Searching for Cause of Bipolar Disorder, Researchers Conclude it Has Many

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