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·February 1, 2017·4 min read

‘Mirror Game’ Test Could Secure Early Detection of Schizophrenia

A new computerized 'mirror game' has been shown to give more accurate diagnosis of schizophrenia than clinical interviews, a new study reports.

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Electrophysiology Featured Neuroscience

·January 24, 2017·2 min read

A Brain Wide Chemical Signal That Enhances Memory

Acetylcholine is released in higher amounts when the brain is engaged in more challenging mental tasks, a new study reports.

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Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 23, 2017·4 min read

Nicotine Normalizes Brain Activity Deficits That Are Key to Schizophrenia

Study sheds light on how nicotine affects the brains of those with schizophrenia, and why those with the disease tend to be heavy smokers.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 21, 2017·5 min read

Gene That Enables Memories and Sense of Direction Produces Schizophrenia Like Symptoms When Mutated

A new study reports mice that express a reduced amount of the TMEM108 protein were more likely to express schizophrenia like symptoms, including memory and navigational problems.

Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 17, 2017·5 min read

Genetic Discovery Provides New Insight Into Cognitive Disorders

A new study reports researchers have discovered some of the genes responsible for cognitive ability. They believe the findings could help in the development of treatments for cognitive disorders such as schizophrenia.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 16, 2017·5 min read

Narcolepsy Drug Helps Improve Memory in People Recovering From Depression

A new study reports modafinil, a drug used to treat narcolepsy, can help improve memory in those recovering from depression.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 13, 2017·5 min read

Multiregional Brain on a Chip

A newly developed brain on a chip models the connectivity between the amygdala, prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·January 12, 2017·5 min read

Schizophrenia Could Directly Increase Diabetes Risk

A new study reports people with schizophrenia may be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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Featured Neuroscience

·January 9, 2017·5 min read

Neural Connection Keeps Instincts in Check

Researchers have traced the neural connections that help us to curb our impulses.

Featured Genetics Psychology

·January 6, 2017·3 min read

Nerve-Signaling Protein Regulates Gene Associated with Schizophrenia

A cell membrane protein that regulates neuroplasticity regulates the function of a gene associated with schizophrenia, a new study reports.

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Featured Neuroscience Psychology

·January 3, 2017·2 min read

The Emergence of a New Dopamine Hypothesis of Schizophrenia

A collection of studies offers new insight into the role dopamine plays in schizophrenia.

Featured Genetics

·January 2, 2017·3 min read

Genes Affecting Communication Skills Linked to Genes Related to Psychiatric Disorders

A new study links genes that pose as a risk factor for autism and schizophrenia with genes that influence the ability to communicate during development.