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·August 15, 2017·4 min read

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.

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·August 7, 2017·5 min read

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.

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·July 26, 2017·5 min read

Risk for Bipolar Disorder Associated with Faster Aging

A new study in Neuropsychopharmacology reveals an association between faster aging and bipolar depression. Researchers discovered those with bipolar disorder who did not take lithum had shorter telomere length than those with the disorder who took the medication. The study suggests reduced telomere length could reduce hippocampal neurogenesis, increasing the risk for mood disorders.

Image shows brain scans of a person with bipolar disorder.

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·June 12, 2017·8 min read

AI That Can Shoot Down Fighter Planes Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder

A new study reports artificial intelligence used by the military to help shoot down fighter planes can accurately predict treatment outcomes for people with bipolar disorder.

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·May 9, 2017·4 min read

Underlying Molecular Mechanism of Bipolar Disorder Revealed

Summary: Researchers have discovered the molecular mechanism behind lithium’s effectiveness in treating bipolar disorder. Source: SBP. Findings inform development of...

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·May 8, 2017·4 min read

Genes in Children Linked to Bipolar Disorder and Stress Identified

Researchers report genetic alterations that modulate stress have been identified in children who are at risk of developing bipolar disorder.

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·May 8, 2017·4 min read

Lithium May Prevent Neuron Damage In TBI Patients

According to researchers, lithium, a drug commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, and rapamycin can help to protect neurons from further damage in those with TBI.

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·May 2, 2017·7 min read

Researchers Create a Roadmap of Bipolar Disorder and How It Affects the Brain

Reviewing brain scans of bipolar patients, researchers observe notable differences in the thickness of gray matter in areas of the brain associated with motivation and control inhibition compared to those without the disorder.

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·April 27, 2017·5 min read

Neurons’ Faulty Wiring Leads to Serotonin Imbalance and Depressive Behaviors: Mouse Study

Researchers have identified a gene that allows serotonin neurons to spread their branches throughout the brain. Mice lacking this gene showed entangled neuron branches and signs of depression.

Image shows a neurons of people who responded to lithium therapy for depression.

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·March 20, 2017·7 min read

New Method Predicts Who Will Respond to Lithium Therapy

A new method is up to 92% accurate in predicting which patients with bipolar disorder will respond to lithium.

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·February 2, 2017·4 min read

Brain Circuits May Reveal Which Young People Are Likely to Commit Suicide

Researchers find significant differences in the brains of teens with bipolar disorder that attempt to take their lives over those with the disorder who have never attempted suicide.