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·November 17, 2015·4 min read

Schizophrenic Hallucinations Linked to Differences in Brain Structure

Reduced length of the paracingulate sulcus appears to be associated with an increased risk of hallucinations in schizophrenia, a new paper reports.

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·November 14, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Create Neuropsychiatric Cellular Biobank

Researchers collaborate to create a neuropsychiatric cellular biobank.

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·November 10, 2015·4 min read

Sniffing Out Information on Dopamine Receptor Signaling

Researchers report arginine methylation regulates dopamine signaling in human cells.

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·November 9, 2015·4 min read

Protein Findings Help in Understanding How Schizophrenia Affects Workings of the Brain

Two new studies are helping to enhance how schizophrenia affects the workings of the brain and opens new approaches for future treatment options.

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·November 6, 2015·4 min read

Better Options for Treatment Resistant Schizophrenia

A new study reports people with treatment resistant schizophrenia appear to have better outcomes when they are switched to clozapine rather than other antipsychotic medications.

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·October 16, 2015·4 min read

Inflammation in the Brain Linked to Schizophrenia Risk

A new study reports immune cells are more active in the brains of people at risk of developing schizophrenia, as well as those already diagnosed with the disease.

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·October 13, 2015·4 min read

Behavioral Symptoms of Schizophrenia Linked to Features of Brain’s Anatomy

Abnormalities in different areas of the corpus callosum appear to be associated with different schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports.

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·October 12, 2015·5 min read

Short Term Use of Lithium Effective and Safe for Children with Bipolar Disorder

According to a new study, lithium appears to be safe and effective in treating bipolar disorder in children, at least in the short term.

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·October 12, 2015·5 min read

Hallucinations Alone Are Not Predictors of Schizophrenia Onset

A new study aims to refine diagnostic criteria for teens at high risk of developing schizophrenia.

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·October 7, 2015·4 min read

Loss of Astrocytes Slows Signaling and May Inhibit Neural Development

A new study sheds light onto the role astrocytes play in neurodevelopment.

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·October 6, 2015·6 min read

Wired for Cognitive Control

A new study reveals which parts of the brain are most able to exert cognitive control over actions and thoughts.

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·October 1, 2015·4 min read

Mechanism Behind Cognitive Control of Thoughts Discovered

A new study provides evidence for how the frontal cortex exerts control over thought and action.

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