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·April 24, 2018·3 min read

Schizophrenia and Autism Share Common Traits

A new study that measured autistic and schizophrenic traits in the general population, rather than in those already diagnosed, reveals significant overlaps in traits associated with the disorders. Researchers say people in the general population can be categorized into eight subgroups, depending on their autistic or schizophrenic traits.

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·April 23, 2018·4 min read

Asthma and Hay Fever Linked to Increased Risk of Psychiatric Disorders

According to researchers, suffering from asthma or hay fever may put you at an increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder. The study reports over a 15 year period, 10.8% of people with allergies developed psychiatric disorders, compare to 6.7% of people without allergic diseases.

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·April 19, 2018·3 min read

Stronger People Have Healthier Brains

A new study reports a strong hand grip is correlated with better visual memory and reaction times in people with psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia.

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·April 17, 2018·2 min read

Brain Development Influenced by Immune System

A new study provides further evidence for immune system activation during pregnancy and disruptions in brain development. Many adult diseases, researchers say, may originate during fetal development.

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·April 16, 2018·5 min read

Grafted Brain Organoid Provides Insight into Neurological Disorders

Researchers have developed more sophisticated organoid models to help provide new insights into a range of neurological and psychological disorders.

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·April 2, 2018·4 min read

Novel PET Imaging Agent Could Help Guide Therapy for Brain Diseases

Researchers have developed a new imaging agent, which uses PET scans to target receptors neurons implicated in memory and learning.

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·April 2, 2018·6 min read

Butterflies of the Soul: Study Sheds Light on Developmental Origins of Interneurons

A new study reveals how interneurons emerge and diversify in the brain.

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·March 30, 2018·5 min read

Slow and Steady Waves Keep Brain Humming

Researchers reveal ultra slow waves of brain activity are linked directly to our state of consciousness.

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·March 23, 2018·5 min read

Early Life Experiences Influence DNA in the Adult Brain

Researchers report maternal behavior can change the DNA of her offspring. The findings, researchers say, could lead to better understanding of some neuropsychiatric disorders.

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·March 22, 2018·3 min read

Antioxidants and Amino Acids Could Play Role in Psychosis Treatment

Researchers report antioxidant supplements and amino acids, such as Taurine, can help to reduce symptoms of psychosis.

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·March 21, 2018·4 min read

Social Impairment Levels Remain Stable in Patients with Psychotic Disorders

Researchers report levels of social impairment remain stable for those with psychosis, years after their first hospitalization.

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·March 20, 2018·3 min read

Amygdala Neurons Increase as Children Become Adults; Except in Autism

A new PNAS study reveals typically developing children experience neurogenesis in the amygdala as they become adults. However, for those with autism, the amygdala loses neurons as they age.