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·July 17, 2017·5 min read

Late Breaking Mutations May Play an Important Role in Autism

A study in Nature Neuroscience reveals mutations that occur after conception could play an important role in autism. The study reports post-zygotic mutations occur disproportionately in genes expressed in the amygdala in those on the autism spectrum.

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·June 15, 2017·5 min read

Surprising New Link Between Inflammation and Mental Illness

A new study considers whether immune system changes in people with lupus contribute to neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with the disease.

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·May 8, 2017·6 min read

Caffeine and More Sleep Help Improve Chronic Pain

Researchers report getting more sleep, and for those who can't sleep, increasing caffeine uptake, can help relieve chronic pain better than standard pain killers.