FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 1, 2016·4 min readSchizophrenic Stem Cells Do Not Differentiate Properly Into NeuronsA new study find the deletion of a specific gene associated with schizophrenia leads to abnormal differentiation of neurons in the brain.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·October 28, 2016·7 min readFinding the Clues for Better Autism TreatmentsResearchers shed light on what might be going wrong in the regulation of genes that govern the brain’s connectivity.Read More
FeaturedNeurology·October 27, 2016·3 min readConcern That Radiation May Contribute to Development of Alzheimer’sResearchers proposes a link between ionizing radiation and the development of Alzheimer's disease.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·4 min readHigher Resting Heart Rate and Blood pressure Linked to Later Psychiatric IllnessA new study links higher resting blood pressure in younger men with later onset of OCD, schizophrenia and substance abuse problems.Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 26, 2016·6 min readCommon Sets of Genes Disrupted in Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major DepressionExamining brain tissue, researchers have identified common gene groups that are disrupted in people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and major depression.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyPsychology·October 23, 2016·2 min readHigher Levels of Alzheimer’s Protein in Under 18’s With Early Onset PsychosisA new study find increased levels of Alzheimer's related Tau protein in children under the age of 18 who suffer early onset psychosis.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·October 22, 2016·7 min readGene Links Risk of Psychiatric Disease to Reduced Synapse NumbersAccording to researchers, a mutation in a gene associated with brain development may dispose people to various psychiatric illnesses as it reduces synapse numbers. Lithium may help to restore some of the synapses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 12, 2016·6 min readDid You See That? Inducing Visual Hallucinations in Healthy PeopleResearchers have developed a new method to induce visual hallucinations in healthy people. The study could help to develop new treatments to control hallucinations in people with Parkinson's and other disorders.Read More
AutismFeaturedGenetics·October 8, 2016·3 min readPossible Genetic Basis for Autism DiscoveredResearchers have examined the sequence of more than 650 genes associated with autism and discovered characteristics that distinguish them from other brain specific genes.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·October 6, 2016·4 min readEarly Marijuana Use Associated With Abnormal Brain Function and Lower IQAccording to researchers, early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 6, 2016·5 min readMental Illness Genetically Linked to Drug Use and MisuseA new study reports there could be a genetic risk for mental illness in those who are more likely to misuse drugs.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·October 4, 2016·3 min readOverlooked and Misunderstood Gene Linked to SchizophreniaA new study reports a gene previously linked to hypertension is also associated with schizophrenia and other mental health disorders.Read More