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·July 27, 2015·4 min read

Paving the Way to Treat Brain Rhythm Disorders

Findings could help lead to new treatments for brain disorders marked by chaotic neural oscillations.

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Featured Genetics

·July 23, 2015·4 min read

Schizophrenia’s “Rosetta Stone” Gene Identified

Researchers have identified a critical function of what they believe to be schizophrenia's "Rosetta Stone" gene that could hold the key to decoding the function of all genes involved in the disease.

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Featured Psychology

·July 22, 2015·7 min read

Source of Memory Loss in People With Schizophrenia Identified

New findings pinpoint a target for drug development to combat memory loss related to psychosis.

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Featured Neuroscience

·July 15, 2015·5 min read

Is the Ability to Control and Redirect Attention Uniquely Human?

Researchers have discovered key parts of the human brain network give us the power to control and shift our attention. This core cognitive ability may be unique to humans.

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·July 9, 2015·3 min read

Schizophrenia Patients Have Higher Occurrences of Rare Genetic Mutations

According to a new study, people with schizophrenia have a higher-than-average share of rare genetic mutations that affect protein function.

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Featured Open Neuroscience Articles Psychology

·July 7, 2015·4 min read

Differences in Brain Structure for People With Schizophrenia

A new study reports researchers have identified structural abnormalities in the brains of people with schizophrenia. The findings provide insights into how the condition could develop.

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Featured Psychology

·June 8, 2015·3 min read

Does Creativity Share a Genetic Root With Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder?

According to a new study, genes linked to creativity could also increase the risk of developing some psychiatric disorders.

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Featured Neuroscience

·June 5, 2015·3 min read

The Chemical Attraction Underlying Synaptic Diversity

A new study offers insights into how diversity is created in neural circuits.

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Featured Genetics Open Neuroscience Articles

·June 4, 2015·5 min read

Reprogramming of DNA Observed in Human Germ Cells for First Time

Some regions of human DNA, including those associated with schizophrenia and obesity, resist complete reprogramming, researchers report.

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·June 3, 2015·4 min read

Disruption of Delicate Chemical Balance Implicated as a Cause of Schizophrenia

Study takes a significant step into furthering the understanding of the biology underpinning schizophrenia, researchers say.

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·May 27, 2015·4 min read

Delusions and Hallucinations in General Population More Common Than Thought

Researchers find auditory hallucinations and delusions are more common in the general public than previously believed.

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Featured Genetics

·May 26, 2015·3 min read

Researchers Identify Master Gene Regulator That Could Contribute to Schizophrenia

Findings could point to a new target to treat schizophrenia.

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