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Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2018

A new study reports blood samples taken from those with Schizophrenia contain genetic material from more types of microbes than people without the condition. Additionally, the blood samples contained less CD8+ memory T cells. ... Read More...

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Eurovision Song Contest Associated With Increase in Life Satisfaction

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2018

According to researchers, success in big events can help boost a nation's health and wellbeing. The study, which looked at data from people whose countries participate in the Eurovision song contest, found people were 4% more likely to be satisfied with their lives with every ten place increase on the final score board. Additionally, finishing near the bottom was linked to a 13% increase in life satisfaction compared to people whose countries did not participate in the contest at all.... Read More...

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Americans Are More Anxious Than Ever Before

Neuroscience NewsMay 11, 2018

A new study reveals 39% of adults in the US are more anxious today than they were a year ago. Researchers say anxiety is more prevalent in Millennials, especially females.... Read More...

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Surprising Finding About ‘Shock Therapy’ for Depression Suggests More Patients Should Try It Sooner

Neuroscience NewsMay 9, 2018

For those with treatment resistant depression, a new study reports ECT may not only be the most effective treatment, but also the most cost effective.... Read More...

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Personality Trait Shares Genetic Link With Depression

Neuroscience NewsDecember 21, 2017

University of Edinburgh researchers report many genes linked to neuroticism are also linked to depression. The findings may help to develop more personalized treatments with depressive disorders.... Read More...

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Treatable Immune System Disorder Could Be Mistaken For Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2017

A major finding from researchers at Houston Methodist reveals a significant number of people diagnosed with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder may actually have a treatable immune system disorder. The condition causes NMDA receptors to stop functioning properly and can result in symptoms commonly associated with neuropsychiatric disorders.... Read More...

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Researchers Seek to End Damaging Dementia Psychosis Cycle

Neuroscience NewsOctober 2, 2017

Researchers are developing new psychological therapies and using cutting edge techniques to help treat symptoms of psychosis in dementia.... Read More...

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Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Depression

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 21, 2017

Researchers have identified increased inflammatory activation markers in the brains of people with major depressive disorder who report suicidal ideations. The findings support recent research that anti-inflammatories may provide antidepressant effects for some patients.... Read More...

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People with Schizophrenia Left Out of Longevity Revolution

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 15, 2017

UCSD researchers investigate the longevity gap between people with schizophrenia and the general population. The note a 37 percent increase in the mean standardized mortality rate in people with schizophrenia from studies conducted pre-1970's to those conducted more recently. ... Read More...

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Brain Area Responsible for ‘Hearing Voices’ in Schizophrenia Discovered

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 9, 2017

Researchers have identified a specific area of the brain responsible for auditory verbal hallucinations in people with schizophrenia. The researchers were able to control the hallucinations with the help of transcranial magnetic stimulation.... Read More...

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Brain Acidity Imbalance in Psychiatric Disorders

Neuroscience NewsAugust 7, 2017

Researchers discover imbalanced pH and lactate levels in the brains of mouse models of schizophrenia, ASD and bipolar disorder. They believe the imbalances could reflect an underlying pathophysiology to some psychiatric disorders.... Read More...

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So Lonely I Could Die: Social Isolation Greater Public Health Threat Than Obesity

Neuroscience NewsAugust 6, 2017

According to researchers, social isolation and loneliness significantly increase the risk for premature death.... Read More...

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