Ever Noticed Time Seems to Move Faster When You’re in Control of Things?
Researchers explore why our perception of time changes when we enjoy and feel in control of our actions.... Read More...
Schizophrenia
Role Schizophrenia Genes Play in Brain Development Discovered
A new USC study reports researchers have discovered 150 proteins that affect brain development and cell activity, contributing to the development of mental health disorders. ... Read More...
Protein Pair Quickly Makes Memories of New Places
A new study reveals how neurogranin and FMRP help encode memories of new places.... Read More...
Eye Function May Be Key to Schizophrenia Diagnosis
According to researchers, a hand held device that records electrical activity from the retina may be a useful tool in diagnosis schizophrenia.... Read More...
Oxytocin and Vasopressin Flatten Social Hierarchy and Synchronize Behaviors
A new study of male rhesus macaques reveals exposure to oxytocin and vasopressin 'flattens' group hierarchy, forcing dominant males to become more relaxed and subordinate monkeys to become more confident.... Read More...
Placenta May Be Missing Link in Schizophrenia
A new study reveals, in combination to genetics and environmental factors, placenta health during fetal development may play a role in schizophrenia. Researchers report genes associated with schizophrenia may turn on in the placenta during complicated pregnancies.... Read More...
Schizophrenics’ Blood Has More Genetic Material From Microbes
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...
Cell Types Underlying Schizophrenia Identified
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...
Schizophrenia Affects Your Body, Not Just Your Brain
Researchers say schizophrenia should not be considered to be just a disorder of the mind, as schizophrenia can also impact other organs. A new study reveals people with schizophrenia often have an over active immune system and other physical disorders.... Read More...
Neuroscience is Advancing, So How Far Off Are We From a Successful Head Transplant?
With the first head transplant scheduled for 2018, many neuroscientists are skeptical the procedure will be a success. A new article questions if scientists, and the general population, will be ready for the procedure. What does it mean for the future of mankind?... Read More...
Dancers’ Brains React Quickly to Changes in Music and Display Brain Frequencies Linked to Emotion and Memory Processes
A new study reveals professional dancers' brains react more quickly to musical changes than professional musicians. EEG data reveals dancers display stronger synchronization at a lower theta frequency, which is linked to emotional and memory processing. The study backs up previous findings that indicate both the auditory and motor cortices of dancers develop in unique ways.... Read More...
Even Brief Maternal Deprivation Early in Life Alters Adult Brain Function and Cognition
Babies removed from their mothers for 24 hours when they were 9 days old exhibited significant behavioral and brain structural abnormalities in adulthood, a new study reports. Researchers noted memory impairment and less communication between specific brain regions in those removed from maternal care.... Read More...