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·July 8, 2016·4 min read

Bipolar Disorder Linked to Unexpected Region of Brain

According to researchers, genes within the striatum could be deeply involved in bipolar disorder.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 7, 2016·5 min read

New Clue to How Lithium Works in the Brain

A new study reveals the BPNT-1 protein might be the target for lithium's action.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·June 27, 2016·6 min read

Rare Inherited Mutations Linked to Bipolar Disorder

Researchers have identified 84 potential inherited gene mutations that may contribute to the most severe forms of bipolar disorder.

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Featured Psychology

·June 15, 2016·4 min read

Postpartum Depression Least Severe Form of Depression in Mothers

Depression that begins during pregnancy may be more severe because it can last longer and go undetected, a new study reports.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·May 10, 2016·3 min read

Lactose Intolerance Study May Shed Light on Origins of Mental Illness

A new study that looks at how lactose intolerance develops over time may give new insight into understanding how mental health issues develop.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·May 4, 2016·8 min read

Common Yeast Infection Linked to Mental Illness

Researchers report a history of Candida yeast infection is more common in men with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Additionally, women with mental health issues and a history of yeast infections performed worse on memory tests.

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·April 13, 2016·4 min read

Ride the Tiger Delivers the Emotion and Science of Bipolar Disorder

Ride the Tiger, a PBS documentary about bipolar depression by Detroit Public Television will air tonight.

Featured Neuroscience Neuroscience Videos

·April 6, 2016·3 min read

Ride The Tiger: Documentary Aims to Raise Awareness of Bipolar Disorder

Ride the Tiger, a new documentary set to air on April 13, aims to raise awareness about Bipolar Disorder.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·March 14, 2016·5 min read

New Chemical May Help Control Inflammation and Depression

A new study reports a recently discovered chemical may be an innovative new tool in the treatment of depression.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 24, 2016·4 min read

Genetic Counselling Could Help Psychiatric Patients

According to a new study, genetic counselling can help schizophrenia and bipolar patients to better understand and manage their conditions.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·February 5, 2016·3 min read

A Molecular Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Some Psychiatric Disorders

A new study reports DISC1, a gene that plays a role in some psychiatric illnesses, also influences the production of insulin creating pancreatic beta cells.