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·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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·November 10, 2015·4 min read

Identifying Unique and Shared Brain Patterns in Bipolar Disorder and ADHD

Discovering both unique and shared brain patterns in ADHD and Bipolar Disorder may help with accurate diagnosis and treatments of the conditions, researchers report.

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·December 5, 2017·3 min read

Lithium Chloride Blunts Brain Damages Linked to Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

A new study from researchers at NYU Langone reveals a single dose a lithium chloride, a drug used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, may help to reduce sleep, memory and learning problems associated with fetal alcohol syndrome.

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·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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·April 11, 2013·4 min read

Do Drugs for Bipolar Disorder “Normalize” Brain Gene Function?

A new brain tissue study has shown gene expression in bipolar patients treated with antipsychotic medications is similar to the expression in subjects with no history of bipolar disorder.

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·August 2, 2020·5 min read

What Is Bipolar Disorder?

Bipolar disorder affects about 1% of the population and typically begins during adolescence. Researchers explain the biological, psychological, and behavioral implications of bipolar disorder.

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·November 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Create Neuropsychiatric Cellular Biobank

Researchers collaborate to create a neuropsychiatric cellular biobank.

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·October 1, 2013·2 min read

Smoking During Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Bipolar Disorder in Offspring

A new study suggests a link between prenatal tobacco exposure and an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder in adult offspring.

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·October 11, 2021·4 min read

Mushroom Consumption May Lower Risk of Depression

Regular consumption of mushrooms may reduce a person's risk of developing depression, a new study reports.

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·January 4, 2020·4 min read

Why bipolar disorder is becoming more ‘desirable’ than other mental illnesses

Researchers discuss why many feel a bipolar disorder diagnosis is "more desirable" compared to other mood disorders.

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·October 18, 2022·4 min read

New Insights Into Lithium’s Effectiveness for Bipolar Disorder

A new identifies a specific gene that regulates neural progenitor cell proliferation in response to lithium for those with bipolar depression.

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·January 3, 2019·3 min read

Disrupted Networks Link Overlapping Cognitive Deficits in Psychiatric Disorder

A new meta analysis study identifies dysfunction of neurocognitive networks across multiple psychiatric disorders.

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