Genetic Variant Implicated in Schizophrenia Development
Researchers report a genetic variant that prevents correct functioning of the NMDAR receptor may play a role in the development of schizophrenia. ... Read More...
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Poet Robert Burns May Have Suffered From Bipolar Disorder
Researchers examine the personal writings of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard, and conclude he may have suffered from bipolar disorder.... Read More...
Schizophrenia Disrupts Brain’s Entire Communication System
USC researchers reveal schizophrenia may be due to a disruption in the brain's entire communication system, not just the temporal and prefrontal lobes.... Read More...
Brain Inflammation Linked to Suicidal Thinking in Depression
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...
Schizophrenia and Memory Deficits: Biological Origins of Core Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered
A lack of adaptability in hippocampal place cells could be key to memory deficits in schizophrenia, researchers report. ... Read More...