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·January 27, 2017·6 min read

Autism Researchers Discover Genetic ‘Rosetta Stone’

Researchers report a genetic defects in the SCN2A protein can lead to either ASD or infantile epilepsy, depending on whether the mutations boost or sabotage the protein's function.

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·January 23, 2017·4 min read

Nicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to Schizophrenia

Study sheds light on how nicotine affects the brains of those with schizophrenia, and why those with the disease tend to be heavy smokers.

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·January 21, 2017·4 min read

Gestational Diabetes Increases Postpartum Depression Risk

A new study reveals a link between gestational diabetes and an increased risk of developing postpartum depression in first time mothers.

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·January 20, 2017·6 min read

The Science Behind Love

A new study looks at how cognition affects love.

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·January 18, 2017·5 min read

Heightened Risk of Birth Defects With Antidepressants Prescribed During Pregnancy

A new study links antidepressant use during pregnancy with birth defects.

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·January 17, 2017·5 min read

Genetic Discovery Provides New Insight Into Cognitive Disorders

A new study reports researchers have discovered some of the genes responsible for cognitive ability. They believe the findings could help in the development of treatments for cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.

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·January 10, 2017·6 min read

Alcohol Prevents Ability to Extinguish Fearful Memories: Mouse Study

Researchers report alcohol can strengthen fearful memories, but a drug used to treat seizures may reverse the effects.

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·January 6, 2017·3 min read

Nerve-Signaling Protein Regulates Gene Associated with Schizophrenia

A cell membrane protein that regulates neuroplasticity regulates the function of a gene associated with schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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·January 4, 2017·5 min read

What Happens When Depression and Anxiety Coincide With Minor Injury

Researchers find people with anxiety and depression experience poorer work performance and more 'bed rest' 12 months after a minor injury.

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·January 3, 2017·2 min read

The Emergence of a New Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia

A collection of studies offers new insight into the role dopamine plays in schizophrenia.

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·January 2, 2017·3 min read

Genes Affecting Communication Skills Linked to Genes Related to Psychiatric Disorders

A new study links genes that pose as a risk factor for autism and schizophrenia with genes that influence the ability to communicate during development.