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This graph shows the percentage of DNA methylation during different ages.

Featured Genetics

·July 5, 2013·6 min read

Unique Epigenomic Code Identified During Human Brain Development

A new study uncovers dynamic changes in the epigenome which occur during brain development.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·May 30, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Addiction Risk: Genetic Test Could Shape Future Prevention Strategies

A new study hints at the potential of utilizing genetic test results to improve addiction prevention and treatment strategies. The study involved 325 college students who were given varying levels of information regarding alcohol use disorder and the role of genetics in addiction risk.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 23, 2020·3 min read

Unlocking schizophrenia

Neuroimaging study reveals striatal dysfunction may be a biomarker for schizophrenia.

Featured Genetics Neuroscience Psychology

·August 21, 2023·5 min read

Unlocking Schizophrenia: Mitochondria Dysfunction at the Forefront

Researchers have identified a pivotal role of impaired mitochondrial function in the development of schizophrenia by examining the genetic risk factor 3q29 deletion syndrome. The genetic condition, known to amplify schizophrenia risk by 40 times, displayed alterations in mitochondrial activity in both mice models and human brain organoids.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 10, 2023·3 min read

Unmasking Anosognosia: Revealing Hidden Brain Networks in Unawareness

Researchers identified specific brain network connections associated with anosognosia, a condition where patients are unaware of their neurological or psychiatric deficits. Using a technique called lesion network mapping, they identified separate networks linked to visual and motor anosognosia and a shared network responsible for awareness of these deficits. The shared network converged on the hippocampus and precuneus, both associated with memory.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·July 27, 2019·6 min read

Unmasking Dissociative Disorders: Growing Mental Health Problem Often Overlooked

Dissociative disorders, contrary to popular belief, might affect up to 10-11% of the global population, rivaling the prevalence of mood disorders. These conditions manifest when individuals feel a profound detachment from themselves, their memories, and their emotions, often as a coping mechanism to compartmentalize traumatic events.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·June 9, 2021·5 min read

Unmedicated, Untreated Brain Illness Is Likely in Mass Shooters

A new analysis of medical evidence of domestic mass shooters in the US reveals the majority of those who commit mass shootings have underlying and untreated mental health conditions.

Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·November 11, 2023·2 min read

Unraveling Psychedelics’ Potential in Mental Health

Research delves into the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin for treating psychiatric disorders. Studies show varying effects of psilocybin on fear learning in rats and mice, dependent on sex and dosage, and its potential to alleviate nicotine withdrawal in mice.

Featured Neuroscience Pain Psychology

·August 7, 2023·4 min read

Untangling the Ties Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health

A recent commentary underscores the complex relationship between chronic pain and mental health disorders like depression and anxiety. The interaction is revealed to be driven by a bi-directional feedback loop, where physical pain impacts sleep and mood, making individuals more susceptible to mental health issues.

Featured Psychology

·January 23, 2021·5 min read

Up to a Fifth of Adults Have Mental Health Problems in Midlife

People born between 1946 and 1970 were up to 20% more likely to report psychological distress, including symptoms of anxiety and depression during their 40s and 50s, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·April 16, 2020·2 min read

US adults are most concerned about experiencing increased anxiety as a result of COVID-19

As many as two in five Americans report concerns about experiencing increased anxiety in the wake of coronavirus. 68% of people feel like everything is out of their control. 38% of Americans report feeling optimistic about the country's recovery, believing we will come out of the pandemic stronger than before.