FeaturedPsychology·August 24, 2017·2 min readMathematical Tools Improve Theory and Prediction in PsychiatryA special edition of Biological Psychiatry explores how math models are helping to improve predictions in psychiatry.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 23, 2017·4 min readChildren With Fragile X Syndrome Have a Bias Toward Threatening EmotionA new study reports children with Fragile X syndrome show bias toward threatening rather than positive emotion.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 15, 2017·4 min readWill Ketamine Treat Your Depression? Check Your Activity MonitorA new study reports depressed people who responded to ketamine found their activity increased during earlier parts of the day. Researchers suggest clock gene machinery may be linked to the type of depression that responds to ketamine treatment.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 20, 2017·4 min readFindings Reverse Hypothesis of GABA Neurodevelopment in SchizophreniaResearchers shed light on the alterations in neural networks that may cause abnormal neurodevelopment in schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·June 9, 2017·4 min readRetina May Be Sensitive Gauge of Blast Wave Pressure InjuryBlast related injuries that do not cause long term brain injury can result in long term retinal injury.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 31, 2017·4 min readOxytocin Reduces Craving for MethamphetamineOxytocin reduces drug seeking behavior in rats, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·May 25, 2017·4 min readResetting Balance in Reward Center May Help Treat Alcohol AddictionA new study reveals insight into the mechanisms underlying alcohol addiction.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 1, 2017·4 min readPaternal Age at Conception May Influence Social Development in OffspringChildren born to either very young or very old fathers show more pro-social behaviors during early development, but lagged behind their peers born to middle aged dads during adolescence.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·January 5, 2017·3 min readMouse Model Points to Potential New Alzheimer’s TreatmentInhibiting an enzyme that is elevated in people with Alzheimer's appears to reverse cognitive decline and neuropathy associated with the disease.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·January 3, 2017·5 min readMaternal Depression Across Child’s Early Years Impacts Neural Basis of EmpathyChildren whose mothers experienced depression early in their life are more susceptable to socio-emotional problems and a reduction in empathy toward others, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·January 3, 2017·2 min readThe Emergence of a New Dopamine Hypothesis of SchizophreniaA collection of studies offers new insight into the role dopamine plays in schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 29, 2016·4 min readDepressive Behaviors Caused by Disrupting Brain’s Internal Clock: Mouse StudyA new study reports that disrupting the natural circadian rhythm in mice causes depression and anxiety.Read More