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·July 9, 2014·3 min read

People with Bipolar Disorder are Bigger Risk Takers

Researchers find circuits involved in pursuing rewarding experiences are more strongly activated in bipolar patients.

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·July 9, 2014·2 min read

Study Cracks How the Brain Processes Emotions

A new study reports on how the brain codes and processes emotions.

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·July 8, 2014·2 min read

Study Shows Link Between Inflammation in Maternal Blood and Schizophrenia in Offspring

The presence of C-reactive protein in pregnant women's blood appears to be associated with a greater risk of schizophrenia in their offspring, a new study reports.

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·July 7, 2014·3 min read

High Earners in a Stock Market Game Have Brain Patterns That Can Predict Market Bubbles

A neuroimaging study helps researchers discover brain patterns can predict market bubbles in stock trading game.

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·July 7, 2014·4 min read

Sleep Deprivation Leads to Symptoms of Schizophrenia

A new study reports that 24 hours of sleep deprivation can lead to symptoms similar to schizophrenia in healthy people.

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·July 3, 2014·4 min read

Schizophrenia Associated Gene Variation Affects Brain Cell Development

Researchers discover people missing a certain small part of the genome are at higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

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·July 2, 2014·5 min read

Study Identifies Predictors for Teen Binge Drinking

A new neuroimaging study helps predict which teen are susceptible to binge drinking.

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·July 1, 2014·2 min read

Sorting Out Emotions

Researchers discover some brain cells recognize emotions base on the viewer's perceptions rather than true emotion being expressed.

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·June 30, 2014·3 min read

Lead in Kids’ Blood Linked With Behavioral and Emotional Problems

A new study reports emotional and behavioral problems can occur with even low exposure to lead. Additionally, as the levels of lead increase in the blood, so do the problems.