FeaturedGenetics·May 22, 2013·4 min readResearchers Eliminate Schizophrenia Symptoms in Animal ModelWhen elevated levels of neuregulin-1, a gene associated with schizophrenia, are returned to normal, the symptoms of the illness disappear.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeatured·May 30, 2013·4 min readKetamine Cousin Rapidly Lifts Depression Without Side EffectsA new study funded by the NIMH suggests GLYX-13, a molecular cousin to ketamine, induces similar antidepressant results without the negative side effects of the well known street drug.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 31, 2013·4 min readLead Acts to Trigger SchizophreniaGenetically engineered mice with a human gene for schizophrenia and who were exposed to lead early in life, exhibited behavioral and structural changes in the brain consistent with schizophrenia. Researchers believe their findings show a synergistic effect between lead exposure and the schizophrenia gene.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 6, 2013·4 min readResearchers Discover How Brain Circuits Can Become Miswired During DevelopmentResearchers have uncovered a mechanism which guides the wiring of neural circuits in a developing brain.Read More
ElectrophysiologyFeaturedGenetics·June 6, 2013·4 min readAlzheimer’s, Schizophrenia & Autism Can Be Studied with Brain Cells Reprogrammed from Skin CellsA new method for obtaining mature neuronal cells from reprogrammed skin cells allows researchers to safely and effectively study diseases such as schizophrenia and autism.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 7, 2013·2 min readNeurochemical Traffic Signals May Open New Avenues for the Treatment of SchizophreniaResearchers uncover clues about the biochemical pathway in the brain which could expand treatment options for schizophrenia.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 13, 2013·3 min readSleep Mechanism Identified That Plays Role in Emotional MemoryResearchers identify the sleep mechanism which enables the brain to consolidate emotional memory. Additionally, they discovered a popular sleep medication heightens the response to and recollection of negative memories.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·June 17, 2013·2 min readPsychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein Involved in the Formation of Long-Term MemoriesResearchers have discovered a neural pathway in which the brain controls a specific molecule, connected to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia which is also critical to the formation of long term memory.Read More
EventsNeuroscience VideosPsychology·June 17, 2013·3 min readMice in a “Big Brother” Setup Develop Social StructuresA new study which developed a system designed to observe different strains of mice living together in a 'Big Brother house' pen and with no human intervention, provides some unusual insights into social behavior which enables social hierarchy.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 24, 2013·4 min readGenes Involved in Birth Defects Could Lead to Mental IllnessMutations of the Dact1 gene, which leads to major birth defects, may also cause subtle disruptions in the brain which contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, according to new research.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·June 25, 2013·3 min readProblem-Solving Governs How We Process Sensory StimuliResearchers demonstrate how the transmission of sensory information from one cortical area to connected areas depends on the specific task at hand and goal directed behavior.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 2, 2013·3 min readPsychiatric Disorders Linked to a Protein That Helps Form Long-Term MemoriesResearchers discover a pathway by which the brain controls a molecule critical to forming long-term memories, and is connected to some psychiatric disorders.Read More
