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Schizophrenia

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·May 13, 2026·9 min read

Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Diverges Brain Growth in Teens

A longitudinal study of over 6,000 children has found that those with high genetic risk for schizophrenia experience a decrease in frontal brain surface area during early adolescence, while their peers experience growth. This unique, dynamic divergence provides a new neuroimaging marker for schizophrenia that appears years before clinical symptoms, offering a vital clue for early intervention.

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·May 12, 2026·8 min read

Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression

Researchers mapped the histamine system from genes to PET scans, revealing its deep involvement in emotional regulation and cognitive control. This new atlas suggests that histamine-related pathways could be the "missing link" for new treatments in ADHD, depression, and schizophrenia.

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·April 22, 2026·8 min read

The Cellular Roots of Mental Illness

Researchers developed PhysMAP, an AI tool that identifies specific neuron types in electrical brain recordings to help treat psychiatric "circuitopathies."

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·April 14, 2026·9 min read

Right-to-Left Brain Circuit Essential for Navigation

Researchers have discovered a neural circuit connecting the right and left hippocampus that is vital for spatial memory. The study also links the disruption of this "bridge" to schizophrenia-related cognitive deficits.

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·March 25, 2026·8 min read

ADHD Medication May Shield Against Psychosis

A massive study of 700,000 people shows that ADHD medication in childhood does not increase the risk of psychosis. In fact, starting treatment before age 13 may help protect against schizophrenia in adulthood.

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·March 18, 2026·10 min read

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

New research highlights a critical "window of vulnerability" in the developing brain. While cannabis use disorder significantly spikes the risk of schizophrenia and depression in teenagers, the trend remarkably reverses in adults, suggesting that heavy use may uniquely disrupt adolescent neural maturation.

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·March 18, 2026·11 min read

Gene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making Found

Scientists identify the genetic mutation that stops the brain from updating its version of reality, offering a new target for schizophrenia treatment.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·March 17, 2026·9 min read

Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

New research reveals that an impaired brain-drainage system in childhood may be the hidden trigger for the onset of schizophrenia in early adulthood.

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·February 23, 2026·8 min read

Chatbots Can Worsen Delusions and Mania

A digital helping hand or a dangerous mirror? New research reveals how AI chatbots can consolidate delusions and worsen symptoms for those with severe mental illness.

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·February 23, 2026·5 min read

Moving Beyond Dopamine to Treat Schizophrenia

Dopamine isn't the whole story. A massive new review outlines the next generation of schizophrenia therapies that target the immune system, the gut, and cognitive receptors.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·February 20, 2026·8 min read

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

It’s not a single path. A decade-long study reveals how the brain’s "growth chart" can predict recovery and treatment success in people with psychosis.

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·January 13, 2026·3 min read

Brain Conductors Find Precise Connection to Target Cells via Protein Handshake

Researchers identify two key proteins that allow chandelier cells to connect with excitatory neurons. This "handshake" regulates brain signals and, when disrupted, may lead to epilepsy or autism.

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Schizophrenia

Genetic Risk for Schizophrenia Diverges Brain Growth in Teens

Map of Brain Histamine System Links Molecule to ADHD and Depression

The Cellular Roots of Mental Illness

Right-to-Left Brain Circuit Essential for Navigation

ADHD Medication May Shield Against Psychosis

Teenage Cannabis Use Linked to 52% Higher Schizophrenia Risk

Gene Linking Schizophrenia to Decision-Making Found

Brain’s Clogged Pipes: A Surprising New Link to Hallucinations

Chatbots Can Worsen Delusions and Mania

Moving Beyond Dopamine to Treat Schizophrenia

Study Shows Cognitive Recovery in Psychosis

Brain Conductors Find Precise Connection to Target Cells via Protein Handshake

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