neuropsychology

Previous Studies Oversimplified Schizophrenia Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsNovember 27, 2018

Researchers have developed a new method to classify the negative symptoms of schizophrenia. Traditionally, schizophrenia's symptoms are placed into two categories, but the new study argues this is too simple and suggests using a five category system.... Read More...

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Resynchronizing Neurons to Erase Schizophrenia

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 17, 2018

Researchers report that by increasing the excitability of a subpopulation of hippocampal inhibitory neurons, certain behavioral symptoms associated with schizophrenia can be suppressed.... Read More...

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Evolutionary Changes in Brain May Have Led to Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Neuroscience NewsAugust 9, 2018

According to researchers, neuropsychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia could be a byproduct of evolution.... Read More...

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Suicide Nation: What’s Behind the Need to Numb and Seek Final Escape?

Neuroscience NewsJune 22, 2018

Researchers look at why suicide rates may be on the rise in the US, finding suicidality may be more than simply a mental health issue.... Read More...

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How Depression Affects Your Thinking Skills

Neuroscience NewsJune 9, 2018

Typically, many people associate depression with feelings of sadness or despair. However, depression can also affect your cognitive abilities and memory. A new paper reviews the impact depression has on cognitive function and considers therapy options to help improve these often overlooked symptoms of the disorder. ... Read More...

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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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Cell Types Underlying Schizophrenia Identified

Neuroscience NewsMay 21, 2018

Researchers have identified different neuron types and provided a new list of genes associated with schizophrenia. The findings could pave the way for developing new targeted therapies to treat the condition.... Read More...

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EEG Brain Test Helps Patients Overcome Depression

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2018

Using EEG to measure electrical activity in the brain can help doctors predict a patient's response to antidepressants, a new study reveals.... Read More...

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Researchers Find Clues to Treating Psychosis

Neuroscience NewsMay 16, 2018

A new study reveals fMRI imaging and behavioral measures could be biomarkers for predicting those at risk of developing psychosis. Researchers report people at risk of psychosis have problems in activating the striatum when they receive feedback based learning.... 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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News

Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

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Neuroscience

Neurons in the Visual Cortex that Respond to Faces Identified

Genes with Large Effect on Head and Brain Size Discovered

Neurology

Signs of Memory Problems May Instead Be Symptoms of Hearing Loss

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AI

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Robotics

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3D Printed Robot Hand Plays the Piano

Psychology

Youthful Cognitive Ability Predicts Mental Capacity Later in Life

Depression and Suicide Risk Found in the Genome