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·January 4, 2017·3 min read

Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy Linked to Turning Down an Inhibitory Switch in Brain Circuits

A new study looks at how a gene associated with bipolar disorder affects the balance between inhibition and excitation; revealing a link with epilepsy.

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Featured Psychology

·December 7, 2016·3 min read

Gut Feelings: Microbiome May Affect Mental Health and Interact With Treatments

Researchers confirm the link between mood, mental health and gut bacteria.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·November 1, 2016·4 min read

Structural Deficits May Explain Mood-Independent Cognitive Difficulties in Bipolar Disorder

Researchers discover a link between reduced functional activation and reduced cortical thickness in the brains of patients with bipolar disorder.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 26, 2016·6 min read

Common Sets of Genes Disrupted in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depression

Examining brain tissue, researchers have identified common gene groups that are disrupted in people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·October 22, 2016·7 min read

Gene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse Numbers

According to researchers, a mutation in a gene associated with brain development may dispose people to various psychiatric illnesses as it reduces synapse numbers. Lithium may help to restore some of the synapses.

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Featured Neuroscience Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 11, 2016·3 min read

Fruit Fly Neurons Hold Key to Molecular Cause of Mental Diseases

A single neuron from a fruit fly embryo has revealed insights into the causes of some psychological diseases.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·October 6, 2016·5 min read

Mental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and Misuse

A new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·September 28, 2016·7 min read

Brain Disruptions Similar Across Many Emotional Disorders

Researchers discover common white matter abnormalities in multiple emotional disorders.

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Featured Psychology

·September 9, 2016·5 min read

Postpartum Psychosis Big Risk for Mothers With Bipolar Disorder

Researchers report pregnant woman with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing postpartum psychosis.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·August 15, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Confirm Gene Mutation Link to Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers have confirmed a link between a genetic mutation and major psychiatric disorders.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·July 27, 2016·5 min read

New Model May Solve Mystery of How Lithium Stabilizes Mood

Findings could help to design new treatments for mood disorders as effective as lithium, but with fewer side effects.

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Featured Psychology

·July 20, 2016·5 min read

Infections and Antibiotic Use Linked to Manic Episodes in People With Serious Mental Illness

A new study appears to add to the growing evidence that the immune system may play a vital role in some psychiatric disorders.

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