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·March 10, 2018·2 min read

Brain Connections in Schizophrenia

Researchers report reduced connectivity between the thalamus and prefrontal cortex may be a common feature in those with Schizophrenia.

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·February 27, 2018·1 min read

Flu May Impact Brain Health

A new mouse study reveals two different strains of influenza cause changes to both the function and structure of the hippocampus that can last for one month post infection.

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·February 27, 2018·4 min read

Genetics Study Closes in on Schizophrenia

Researchers have identified 50 new gene regions they say increase the risk of developing schizophrenia.

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·February 21, 2018·5 min read

Novel Mechanism Behind Schizophrenia Uncovered

Neuregulin 3, a protein elevated in the brains of those with schizophrenia, suppresses a protein complex required for efficient neural communication, researchers report.

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·February 21, 2018·3 min read

Schizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human Development

Researchers have identified altered gene expression in the prefrontal area of the brain in those with schizophrenia. The study reports schizophrenia may have evolved as 'side effect' of human brain development.

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·February 19, 2018·5 min read

Pioneering Technique Helps People with Schizophrenia Control Brain Activity

Researchers have developed a new technique that could allow those with schizophrenia, who do not respond to medications, to control verbal hallucinations.

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·February 16, 2018·4 min read

Link Between Hallucinations and Dopamine Not Such a Mystery

Researchers report elevated dopamine levels may make those with schizophrenia rely more on expectations, which results in them experiencing auditory hallucinations.

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·February 12, 2018·4 min read

Sibling Bullying Makes Psychiatric Disorders 3 Times More Likely

Researchers have discovered a link between sibling bullying and an increased risk of developing a psychiatric disorder during early adulthood. The study reports those who are bullied by siblings are three times more likely to be diagnosed with disorders, such as schizophrenia, by the time they reach adulthood. Those who are bullied at home and at school are four times more likely to develop psychiatric disorders, researchers note.

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·February 9, 2018·3 min read

Shedding Light on Genetic Overlap Between Major Psychiatric Disorders

Researchers have identified a range of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia and autism, that share physical characteristics at the molecular level. Specifically, the study identifies common patterns of neural gene expression. In addition, researchers note important differences in gene expression that distinguish the disorders.

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·February 5, 2018·4 min read

Food Preservative Enhances Schizophrenia Treatment

Sodium benzoate, a widely used food preservative, can help to improve negative symptoms, such as lack of empathy and motivation in those with schizophrenia when coupled with clozapine, researchers report.

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·January 26, 2018·4 min read

What Are Memories Made Of?

A new study evaluates the roles AKT proteins play in synaptic plasticity, brain development and neuropsychiatric disorders.

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·January 4, 2018·5 min read

Sleep Deprived Brains May Be Asleep and Awake at the Same Time

Researchers look at how sleep deprivation can impact cognition, information processing and memory. A new study reveals sleep deprived mice can demonstrate sleep like brain activity while awake.

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Schizophrenia

Brain Connections in Schizophrenia

Flu May Impact Brain Health

Genetics Study Closes in on Schizophrenia

Novel Mechanism Behind Schizophrenia Uncovered

Schizophrenia is a Side Effect of Human Development

Pioneering Technique Helps People with Schizophrenia Control Brain Activity

Link Between Hallucinations and Dopamine Not Such a Mystery

Sibling Bullying Makes Psychiatric Disorders 3 Times More Likely

Shedding Light on Genetic Overlap Between Major Psychiatric Disorders

Food Preservative Enhances Schizophrenia Treatment

What Are Memories Made Of?

Sleep Deprived Brains May Be Asleep and Awake at the Same Time

How Scientists Cracked the Ketamine Code for Depression

Brain Prioritizes “Sound Offsets” During Hearing Repair

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Why Your Brain “Dreams” Even When You’re Awake

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