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·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.

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·December 20, 2016·3 min read

Building a Better Brain

3D 'mini brains' grown from human stem cells are functionally and structurally more similar to real brains than the 2D models currently used, a new study reports.

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·December 19, 2016·5 min read

Genetics Link Sleep Disturbances With Restless Leg Syndrome, Schizophrenia and Obesity

Researchers have identified a genetic link between a diverse array of health disorders and sleep problems.

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·December 19, 2016·4 min read

Further Evidence for Causal Link Between Schizophrenia and Cannabis

Schizophrenia risk may predict cannabis use, rather than the other way around, a new study reports.

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·December 16, 2016·3 min read

Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation Improves Cognitive Control

Applying transcranial direct current stimulation to the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can help to improve cognitive control and may be a beneficial treatment for those with autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, a new study reports.

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·December 7, 2016·2 min read

MRI Scans Detect “Brain Rust” in Schizophrenia

People with schizophrenia have higher levels of oxidative stress in their brains that healthy individuals and those with bipolar disorder.

Image shows the chemical structure of the NMDA receptor.

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·December 3, 2016·8 min read

Mapping NMDA Receptors

Researchers reveal the structures of a portion of the NMDA receptor.

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·December 3, 2016·4 min read

Hearing Deficits in Schizophrenia Tied to Specific Brain Receptor

Dysfunctional NMDA brain receptors appear to be responsible for common hearing problems in people with schizophrenia, researchers report.

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·December 1, 2016·5 min read

Magnetic Brain Stimulation Can Bring Back Stowed Memories

Researchers use transcranial magnetic stimulation to activate stowed away pieces of information and memories.

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·November 28, 2016·5 min read

Small RNA Identified That Offers Clues for Quieting the ‘Voices’ of Schizophrenia

A new study identifies a microRNA that may be essential to restoring normal function in a brain circuit associated with auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia.