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·September 11, 2014·4 min read

Scientists Discover Neurochemical Imbalance in Schizophrenia

According to a new study, neurons created from iPSCs of people with schizophrenia secrete higher amounts of dopamine, norepinephrine and epinephrine.

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·August 15, 2014·3 min read

Dopamine Replacement Therapy Associated with Increase in Impulse Control Disorders Among Early Parkinson’s Disease Patients

Anxiety and depression are more common in newly diagnosed Parkinson's patients than in the general population, a new study reports.

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·July 24, 2014·5 min read

Choice Bias: A Quirky Byproduct of Learning from Reward

Choice bias is a byproduct of learning from reward, a new study reports.

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·July 23, 2014·5 min read

The Dopamine Transporter

Researchers present findings on how changes in dopamine signaling and transporter functions are linked to neurological and psychiatric diseases.

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·June 19, 2014·6 min read

Scientists Tie Social Behavior to Activity in Specific Brain Circuit

Using optogenetics, researchers link a particular brain circuit to social interaction in mice.

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·June 5, 2014·2 min read

Neurons Transplanted into Parkinson’s Affected Brains Appear Healthy After 14 Years

Transplanted dopamine neurons from fetal tissues remained healthy in the brains of people with Parkinson's disease for 14 years.

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·May 23, 2014·3 min read

Researchers Profile Active Genes in Neurons Based on Connections

Researchers have devised a way to create snapshots of gene expression in neurons based on their connections.

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·May 13, 2014·2 min read

Human Learning Altered by Electrical Stimulation of Dopamine Neurons

Human reinforcement learning was modified by deep brain stimulation of substantia nigra dopamine containing neurons.

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·May 1, 2014·3 min read

Delving Deep into the Brain

Researchers use MRI sensor to map neural activity with molecular precision.

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·April 25, 2014·3 min read

Scientists Find Connection Between Gene Mutation and Key Symptoms of Autism

A new study suggests mutations in a specific gene which is disrupted in some individuals with autism results in too much growth throughout the brain.

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·April 23, 2014·4 min read

Some Astronauts at Risk for Cognitive Impairment, Animal Studies Suggest

A new study reports rats which have been exposed to high energy particles, simulating conditions astronauts would face during long-term deep space missions, showed lapses in attention and slower reaction times.

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·April 17, 2014·4 min read

Jump Starting Natural Resilience Reverses Stress Susceptibility

Researchers trace a vulnerability in depression like behaviors in mice to out of balance activity in neurons.

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