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·May 1, 2019·3 min read

20 novel genes associated with bipolar disorder identified

A study of more than 50,000 patients with bipolar disorder in 14 countries helped researchers identify 20 new genetic risk factors for bipolar disorder. Eight of the genes also had an association with an increased risk for schizophrenia. ASD and anorexia, it was discovered, also had genetic ties to bipolar depression.

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·April 26, 2019·5 min read

No safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy

Teenagers who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb are more likely to have disruptions in neural connections through the corpus callosum, which can lead to cognitive impairment and a range of neurological, and psychological disorders. Researchers recommend pregnant women completely abstain from drinking alcohol.

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·April 23, 2019·5 min read

Short period of parental sexual contact prior to pregnancy increases offspring risk of schizophrenia

Study reports children born to couples who have been in relationships for three years or less may have an increased risk of schizophrenia.

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·April 23, 2019·5 min read

Study suggests overdiagnosis of schizophrenia

Researchers provide evidence schizophrenia may be overdiangosed in patients experiencing anxiety and other mood disorders.

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·April 19, 2019·3 min read

High-risk genes for schizophrenia discovered

Study identifies 104 high-risk genes for schizophrenia. One gene considered high-risk is also suspected in the development of autism.

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·April 11, 2019·3 min read

Shining lasers on mouse brains sheds light on cells central to Alzheimer’s and schizophrenia

Optogenetic stimulation of parvalbumin cells resulted in a reduction of local blood flow and volume. The findings could shed new light on the neurobiological underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease and schizophrenia.

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·April 11, 2019·5 min read

Gene-edited disease monkeys cloned in China

Researchers in China successfully used CRISPR gene editing to produce five monkey clones from the fibroblasts of a donor monkey with disease phenotypes.

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·April 10, 2019·4 min read

Protein pileup affects social behaviors through altered brain signaling

Study implicates disrupted autophagy and protein aggregation in the pathogenesis of autism schizophrenia and social behavior deficits in other disorders.

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·April 10, 2019·5 min read

Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia

Increased kynurenic acid production has been implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for cell-specific treatments that help reduce the production of kynurenic acid and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia.

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·April 7, 2019·3 min read

Herpes virus link to bipolar disorder and depression

Findings provide evidence to support the role of human roseoloviruses, HHV-6A, and HHV-6B in bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder.

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·April 2, 2019·3 min read

Dopamine conducts prefrontal cortex ensembles

Dopamine activation controls the ensemble activity of neurons and increases oscillatory activity in the prefrontal cortex.

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·March 31, 2019·5 min read

Teenage psychotic experiences more common in areas with high air pollution

Exposure to nitrogen dioxide and nitrogen oxides through air pollution is linked to an increased risk of experiencing psychotic symptoms in teenagers. Accounting for other known risk factors, exposure to both NO2 and NOx accounted for 60% of the link between symptoms of psychosis and living in an urban environment.