CRISPR Helps Target Mood Boosting Receptors in Brain
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing technology to target GABA receptors in order to help treat mood disorders.... Read More...
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Stress During Pregnancy Increases Mood Disorder Risk for Female Offspring
A new study reports maternal stress during pregnancy can increase the risk of female offspring developing mood disorders. Researchers reveal higher maternal cortisol levels during pregnancy were linked to alterations in newborns' functional brain connectivity in emotional processing areas.... Read More...
Exploring the Potential Benefits of Hallucinogens for Mental Health
Researchers explore the potential benefits of using hallucinogens for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.... Read More...
Surprise Finding in Neurons
Researchers discover higher infection rates in Purkinje cells with the herpesvirus HHV-6 in patients with bipolar disorder.... Read More...
Machine Learning Could Predict Medication Responses in Patients with Complex Mood Disorders
Researchers have developed a new machine learning algorithm which is 94% accurate in predicting which patients with complex mood disorders will respond to medications.... Read More...
Video Game May Improve Empathy in Middle Schoolers
Researchers report a new video game aimed at middle school children can help boost empathy and prosocial behavior. The study reports children exposed to the game showed greater connectivity between brain networks linked to emotional regulation and perspective taking.... Read More...
Machine Learning Links Dimensions of Mental Illness to Brain Network Abnormalities
Researchers use machine learning technology to identify brain based dimensions of mental health disorders. ... Read More...
The Heritability of Anxiety
A new study reports individual differences in connectivity between areas of the brain associated with fear and anxiety are heritable.... Read More...
Lack of a Single Molecule May Indicate Severe and Treatment Resistant Depression
A new study reports patients with major depressive disorder and treatment resistant depression have decreased levels of acetyl-L-carnitine in their blood. The findings could lead to new blood tests to diagnose the nature and severity of depression.... Read More...
Depression and Antidepressants Linked to Increased Risk of VTE
Researchers have identified a link between depression, antidepressant use and an increased risk of developing venous thromboembolism.... Read More...
Neural Link Between Depression and Bad Sleep Identified
Researchers have identified a neural link between depression and sleep problems. The study reports brain regions associated with short term memory, self and negative emotions are strongly connected in those with depression, and this may lead to bad sleep quality.... Read More...
Rising Temperatures Could Increase Suicide Rates
Comparing historical temperature and suicide data, a new study reveals a strong link between increased temperature and suicide risk. Researchers speculate climate change could lead to an increase in suicide rates across the US and Mexico.... Read More...